New record set for most PlayStreets events held in one summer day CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita today joined hundreds of community members to celebrate the second annual PlayStreets Day in Chicago. PlayStreets, a CDPH youth obesity prevention initiative, closes traffic[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Celebrates GED Graduates During Special Ceremony
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Current Prairie State College (PSC) student and General Education (GED)® graduate Peter Brassea was the guest speaker during the 2015 GED Graduation and Certified Production Technician Safety Certificate Recognition Ceremony recently held on campus. More than 20 students were recognized during the event. PSC offers free[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Free GED® and Spanish GED® Preparation and ESL Classes in Fall Semester
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education (GED®) and Spanish GED Preparation, beginning Monday, Aug. 31, at the PSC Adult Training and Outreach Center (ATOC), located on the main campus at 202 S.[Read More…]
Inspirational Roosevelt University Graduate Appointed to Champaign City Council
Photo credit: Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Clarissa Nickerson Fourman overcame incredible obstacles in order to graduate from Roosevelt University’s online Bachelor in Professional Studies degree program in 2012. A ward of the state of Illinois for much of her life, she moved from foster home to foster home[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Performing Arts Library Receives Collection for Theatre Students
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. Roosevelt University’s Performing Arts Library has received a large collection of theatre-related books, musical scores, CDs and DVDs from the Ray Lonergan Memorial Library of Actor’s Equity Association. Thirty-seven boxes of materials in all were donated. “A lot of this new collection is historical in nature, and[Read More…]
Competition and Choice in the Health Insurance Marketplace Lowered Premiums in 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. The Health Insurance Marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act allows consumers to compare health insurance plans based on key factors, such as covered services, providers, and importantly, price. According to a report released today, choice and competition increased in the 2015 Marketplace and consumers benefitted[Read More…]
IDOT Seeks Ownership of Arsenal Road in Will County
Walter Strawn Hearing Request Withdrawn, Work on Long-Term Solutions Continues CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2015. To maintain the strong economic growth in a thriving area of the state, Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn announced today that the Illinois Department of Transportation is negotiating to assume jurisdiction of Arsenal Road from Will County[Read More…]
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Classes Starting August 10th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015. The South Suburban College (SSC) non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) is running a daytime cohort session from August 10th through October 1st at the Oak Forest Center. Successful completion of this non-credit course is required in order to become eligible to take the[Read More…]
Saturday, August 1: Russell Simmons, FM Supreme and Ameena Matthews to Lead Chicago Youth Peace Walk: ‘Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts With Me’
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015 — On Saturday, August 1st, Russell Simmons, business magnate and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, will join community organizers FM Supreme of CIYPM and Ameena Matthews of Pause For Peace/The Interrupters to lead the Chicago Youth Peace Walk: “Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts With Me.” Over 300[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground On New Marriott Marquis Chicago Hotel
Development of McCormick Place Entertainment District and Other Tourism Investments Will Create 7,400 Construction Jobs and 2,500 Full-Time Jobs; Groundbreaking Marks Next Step in Completion of “McCormick Collection” Suite of Convention Venues and Amenities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) CEO Lori Healey and[Read More…]
