The Marian Catholic 2015 Hall of Fame inductees: Back Row: John F. Kozojed, Mark D. Weishaar ’76, Daniel P. Mulhollan ’62; Front Row: Charles Misovye ’78, & Joeseph Klupchak ’85(PHOTO SUPPLIED) MCHS Inducted Five New Hall of Famers at Olympia Fields Country Club on Feb. 5th Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic High School Awards 55 Academic Letters for 4.0 GPAs
Aliya Rodriguez ’15 (Olympia Fields) is congratulated by Principal Mr. Steve Tortorello ’04. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School awarded 55 Academic Letters to sophomores, juniors, seniors at the annual Academic Letter Breakfast on Thursday, October 23, 2014. The Academic Letter is awarded to a student who[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Rep. Quigley, MWRD and Ald. Laurino Announce Funding Secured for Albany Park Storm Water Tunnel
Construction on Critically Needed Drainage Improvement to Commence Summer 2015; Additional $10 Million in Funding Secured for Homeowners Who Suffered Damage in 2013 Floods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Rep. Quigley, Ald. Laurino and officials from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MRWD) today announced the City has secured the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $10 Million Private Investment, Tripling One Summer Chicago Plus Youth Job Opportunities
City of Chicago’s and Inner City Youth Empowerment’s Investment Will Provide 5,000 Job Opportunities to Reduce Youth Violence Through Proven Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that Inner City Youth Empowerment, LLC will invest $10 million over two years in the City of Chicago’s summer employment violence[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Civil Rights Conference to Feature Discussions on Justice Then and Now
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Roosevelt University will host a major two-day conference on civil rights being held from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21 at 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Civil rights movement veterans from around the country will be on hand to share recollections of the[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Calls for Higher Ed Funding Revolution
JOHNSON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), speaking today at Johnson State College, called for a “revolution” in the way higher education is funded in the United States. He proposed tuition-free courses for freshmen and sophomores at all public colleges and universities. He also called for reforms[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Reacts to Preliminary Texas v. U.S. Injunction
“We may be delayed, but we will not be deterred.” Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued the following statement reacting to the temporary injunction issued by a judge in the case (Texas v. United States) related to the President’s immigration actions on immigration. “We may[Read More…]
Chicago Progressive Candidates Prepare Strong Response in Anticipation of Governor Rauner’s Budget Address
Residents Demand Progressive Revenue Solutions that Force Rich to Pay Fair Share; Rally to be Held Thursday, February 19 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. In tomorrow’s budget address, Governor Rauner is likely to announce massive cuts to childcare programs, Medicaid, and other community services that are vital for working families. As our[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professors Release New Book with Advice on Teaching Latinos
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. Aiming to improve academic achievement among growing numbers of Latino students in Chicago and beyond, a new book by two Roosevelt University professors offers advice to teachers for reaching and succeeding with students who typically perform below whites, blacks and Asians in reading, math and the sciences.[Read More…]
Make a Gourd Birdhouse at Thorn Creek Nature Center on March 1
Registratio Required by Friday, February 27 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. If you build it, wrens will come! Join us for our Make a Gourd Birdhouse Workshop on Sunday, March 1, and discover how to create a welcoming nesting space for wrens and other cavity nesters in your own backyard.[Read More…]
