Author Geoffrey Parker to deliver lecture at DePaul University during Earth Week Historian Geoffrey Parker will discuss climate change in the 17th century during the annual Vincent de Paul lecture at DePaul University. (Photo by Jo McCulty) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. Modern climate change may seem unprecedented, yet historian Geoffrey[Read More…]
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Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents – Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce
South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce, on Wednesday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30 a.m. This[Read More…]
Despite Emanuel Victory, Grassroots Coalition Building Cannot Be Undone
Progressive Issues Resonate with Voters, City Council Progressive Caucus Grows CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. In a runoff election that many political insiders said two months ago would never happen, Rahm Emanuel won out over challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. But despite winning another four years, Emanuel fell far short of defeating[Read More…]
April 7, 2015 Park Forest Election Results
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. Below are unofficial election results for the April 7, 2015 races for Park Forest village president, Park Forest trustee (3 seats available), and Park Forest Public Library trustee (2 seats available). Results reflect votes received in Cook County, Will County, and total votes in Cook[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, National Super Computer Center Officials Meet to Discuss Blue Waters Projects and Growing Competition from China
National Super Computer Application Center is Located in Urbana CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill) yesterday met with National Center for Supercomputer Applications Director Ed Seidel and industry officials to discuss the strength of the Illinois-based Blue Waters Supercomputing machine and the competition from China’s increased computing[Read More…]
New Report Shows Greater Need for Access to High-Quality Preschool for America’s Children
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education released a new report today detailing the unmet need across the country for high-quality preschool programs. According to the report, A Matter of Equity: Preschool in America, of the approximately 4 million 4-year olds in the United States, about 60 percent[Read More…]
5th Annual Gender Matters Conference at Governors State University April 17-18
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. Governors State University will hold its 5th Annual Gender Matters Conference Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, in Engbretson Hall. The public is invited and admission is free. Conference hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m.-8 :15 p.m. on Saturday. The conference will include[Read More…]
Area High School Artists Receive Awards from Annual Prairie State College Competition
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recently announced the winners of the 2015 Annual Area High School Exhibition during a special reception held in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The juried competition is for[Read More…]
Anticipated Papal Encyclical on the Environment Drives Theme of World Catholicism Week at DePaul University
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. In advance of Pope Francis’ encyclical on environment, expected to be released this summer, this year’s World Catholicism Week conference at DePaul University will focus on the environment. “Fragile World: Ecology and the Church” is the theme of World Catholicism Week, April 8-12. Hosted by the[Read More…]
Hidden Ponds Hike in Thorn Creek Woods on April 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks and onions are becoming[Read More…]
