South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. Middle school students built a tabletop wind turbine from scratch during a STEM Boot Camp hosted by Congresswoman Robin Kelly at South Suburban College. Twenty-five Coolidge Middle School students from South Holland also measured the energy output of the mini-turbine they assembled, and experimented with[Read More…]
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Building Operator Certification Program at Prairie State College
Registration Now Open CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC), in partnership with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, is hosting a seven week Building Operator Certification training program which is appropriate for facility managers, HVAC technicians and related personnel. Building Operator Certification (BOC) is a nationally recognized, award-winning competency-based[Read More…]
Department of Education Celebrates Award-Winning Student Art in the National PTA’s Exhibit ‘Believe, Dream, Inspire’
Travez Bradford, recipient of a National Award of Excellence for Music Composition/High School Division, performs his winning rap Believe, Dream, and Inspire. (Photo credit: Paul Wood/U.S. Department of Education) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. On January 13, 2015, more than 200 teachers, family members, arts education leaders, PTA members, policymakers, and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Formation of Advisory Committees
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced that she convened advisory committees on issues of importance to the 8th Congressional District. Congresswoman Duckworth established the committees to hear firsthand from her constituents and encourage more members of the community to give their input on the future of[Read More…]
Health Disparities, Social Justice are Focus of Forum at DePaul University on February 6
Physician David Ansell to deliver keynote on racism and public health Dr. David Ansell, a physician at Rush University Medical Center, will deliver the keynote at the Health Disparities and Social Justice conference at DePaul University Feb. 6, 2015. (Photo courtesy of Rush University Medical Center) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–January 26,[Read More…]
Better, Smarter, Healthier: In Historic Announcement, HHS Sets Clear Goals and Timeline for Shifting Medicare Reimbursements from Volume to Value
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2015. In a meeting with nearly two dozen leaders representing consumers, insurers, providers, and business leaders, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced measurable goals and a timeline to move the Medicare program, and the health care system at large, toward paying providers based[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Bulldogs Basketball to Host Community Day On February 7
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. The South Suburban College (SSC) Basketball Programs will host the Bulldogs’ Annual Community Day on Saturday, February 7th vs. Black Hawk College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Men’s Team at 3:00 p.m. All residents, businesses and employees of[Read More…]
‘Butterfly Lady’ Kay MacNeil to Speak on ‘Monarch Stuff and How to Be a Caterpillar Mom’ on February 8
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. A monarch butterfly program will be presented on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. ‘Butterfly Lady’ Kay MacNeil will speak on “Monarch Stuff and How to Be a Caterpillar Mom.’ The event is[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 26, 2015
Believe it or not, it’s almost time to reserve your pavillion for summer picnics. (Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. The 2015 Park Forest Idols Battle of the Suburbs will showcase talented people from the south suburban area. This year’s event will be taking place on Saturday, January 31[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Juniors Put Global Studies and Global Communications Courses to the Test at University of Michigan’s 28th Annual Model UN Conference
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Memorable.” “One- of- a- kind.” “An amazing experience.” These were some of the reviews a group of 23 social studies Southland College Prep juniors gave to the 28th Model United Nations Conference where they joined more than 500 high school students from the Midwest for a[Read More…]
