RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015– Ron Anderson, a Southland College Prep Charter High School senior college counselor, has received a Yale Educator Award by Yale University. Anderson and 28 other secondary school counselors from 40 U.S. states and 15 countries have been recognized for the support, inspiration and encouragement of[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Increases City’s Investment In Pre-Kindergarten To Reduce Impact Of State Cuts To Funding
City’s $9 Million Investment to Protect 5,000 Early Learning Seats and Alleviate State’s Cuts to Child Care Assistance Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the city is investing funding to restore pre-k for roughly 5,000 children impacted by the recent changes in eligibility for the state Child[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Sprint Announce More Than 1,000 New Jobs and Investment of Nearly $150 Million To Chicago By The End Of 2016
Jobs and Investments are Part of Sprint For Chicago Initiative Dedicated to Improving Customer Service CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today an expansion of Sprint® for Chicago, which will add more than 750 new jobs to neighborhoods throughout Chicago and an expected investment of nearly[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery Photo Exhibit to Shed Light on Chicago Protest Movements
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015. A groundbreaking documentary photo exhibit that sheds new light on protest movements in Chicago between the late 1940s and early 1970s will be presented this fall from Sept. 17 to Dec. 19 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The exhibit features the work[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professor to Share Insights on Chicago’s Economic History on Sept. 16
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015. John McDonald, author of a new book on economic development of Chicago since 1820, will share insights about the city’s economic past and future during the Sept. 16 Gerald Fogelson Forum on Real Estate at Roosevelt University in Chicago. A professor emeritus of both Roosevelt University and the[Read More…]
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall 2015 – Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College September 21st
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Registration for the Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin September 21, 2015. Prospective students should get started[Read More…]
The Drama Group Honored as Recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2015 Award of Excellence in Community Theatre
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. On September 19, 2015The Drama Group, Chicago Heights, Illinois, will be honored as the recipient of the Illinois TheatreAssociation’s2015Award of Excellence in Community Theatre.The awards presentation will take as partof the Illinois TheatreAssociation’s42nd Annual Convention, Celebrating Our Theatre Community: Advocating, Connecting,and Supporting,which will be held at[Read More…]
Renowned Sculptor Richard Howard Hunt Honored Guest at Carts & Cocktails Benefit Fundraiser on September 26
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Set within over 100 acres of natural prairie landscape, The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is Illinois’ largest outdoor sculpture museum, showcasing 31 contemporary works on the campus of Governors State University. As a free community resource for 37 years, open 365 days a year, the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 31, 2015
“Illusion of the Outside,” artwork from Chicago Artist Ruben Aguirre is now being displayed as part of his larger exhibition ‘Linements’ at South Suburban College this month. Source: www.ssc.edu Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2015. As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban[Read More…]
Friends of the Park Forest Library Organizational Meeting Tuesday, September 8
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2015. The Friends of the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, which also serves Olympia Fields, will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 8 at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Ringering Room. Annual dues are $10 for an individual, $15 for a family and[Read More…]
