University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2014. The U.S. Manufacturing Institute’s 2011 report revealed that U.S. companies can’t fill an estimated 600,000 positions in the advanced manufacturing sector, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers predicted the number of unfilled manufacturing jobs will reach 3 million by 2015. In response to this[Read More…]
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Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University Presents ‘Songs of a Dream’ on November 14
Starring Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon – Featuring New Faith International Baptist Choirs University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2014. Husband and wife duo Alfreda Burke and Rodrick Dixon grace the Center for Performing Arts stage with their original cabaret show “Songs of a Dream”—co-produced by the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt[Read More…]
New GLBT-friendly AA Group Forming in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A new GLBT-friendly group, Living Free Illinois, will meet Thursdays, beginning tonight, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the former school building at St. Irenaues Catholic Church in Park Forest, Illinois. Meetings will be held in room 9. The church is located at 78 Cherry St., Park[Read More…]
Unofficial Suburban Cook County Precinct Results Now Online
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Unofficial Nov. 4, 2014 Gubernatorial Election township- and precinct-level results for suburban Cook County can now be viewed online at cookcountyclerk.com or via this PDF. Select "view" from the Online Results column. Please note the download feature allows you to get an Excel document with precinct and township data by contest. Unofficial results include[Read More…]
Federal Judge Affirms the Freedom to Marry in Kansas
New York –(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2014. Today U.S. District Judge Judge Daniel D. Crabtree ruled in favor of the freedom to marry in Kansas. Marc Solomon, national campaign director of Freedom to Marry and author of Winning Marriage, released the following statement: “Yet another judge – this time in Kansas – has[Read More…]
Give a Gift of Scholarship this Holiday Season through the South Suburban College Foundation Donor Drive
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2014. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students who need assistance. The SSCF Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year, providing both a[Read More…]
Veterans Day Activities Planned Throughout November at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2014. In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with on- and off-campus activities. All activities, other than the parade, will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. The[Read More…]
‘We All Benefit from Medicaid,’ Remarks by HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell, Nov. 4, 2014
Remarks by Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell United States Department of Health and Human Services at the National Association of Medicaid Directors Fall Conference Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2014. AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY Introduction Thank you, President Gordon. I’ve very much been looking forward to meeting with you all today. Let[Read More…]
Friends and Neighbors to Rally on Nov. 4 to Support Grandmother Facing Eviction from Failed Loan by Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
Foreclosure Vigil – Tuesday, November 4 at 4:15 p.m. at the Hammond Family Home, 7204 S. Union Chicago Chicago, IL—(ENEWPSF)—November 4, 2014. A member of the Englewood community is in danger of being evicted from her home: Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. (RMS) did not provide the necessary information for Louise Hammond[Read More…]
Shopping Extravaganza at Governors State University on November 19
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2014. Just in time to help you get your holiday shopping done early, the GSU Civil Service Senate is sponsoring the GSU Annual Fall Vendor Fair. The shoppers’ paradise will feature arts and crafts, perfect gifts, and unique creations on November 19, from 11 a.m.[Read More…]
