CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel this afternoon declared today (November 3) Nik Wallenda Day in the City of Chicago, in recognition of the fearlessness, ingenuity, and resolve exhibited by Nik Wallenda that will forever serve as inspiration to residents in Chicago and beyond. The Mayor presented Nik Wallenda with[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Announces City Action Against Restraining Order Filed By Local Tobacco Industry Vendors
City defends law that protects youth from the sale of flavored tobacco near schools CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that he will aggressively fight two temporary restraining orders newly filed by local tobacco industry vendors against a city ordinance passed last year prohibiting the sale of flavored[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professor and Student Team Lead UN Campaign for Worldwide Immunizations
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014. A Roosevelt University professor and a student group are teaming up to fight the threat of contagious diseases like measles and polio by raising awareness and donations for increased immunization of children all over the world. As the Chicago area’s representative for a global United Nations immunization[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Schaumburg Campus Grounds are Recognized by Morton Arboretum
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014. With its multiple species of trees, Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus is being recognized by the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Ill. as an official arboretum. The Schaumburg Campus received accreditation as a bona fide arboretum after 34 different types of trees and 10 types of shrubbery were identified[Read More…]
Families of Chicagoans Killed by Police to Demand Accountability at Police Headquarters
November 5 protest to commemorate birthday of Rekia Boyd, an unarmed bystander killed by off duty CPD officer Dante Servin in 2012. Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2014. On Wednesday November 5, families and loved ones of people who have lost their lives at the hands of Chicago Police will rally with supporters outside[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 3, 2014
Catherine and Edward (11) Sanchez appear to have lost their heads as Velezray Darcella looks on. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night were enough to chill Safe Halloween in Park Forest Friday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) More "Safe Halloween" pictures here on eNews Park Forest’s Facebook page. Park Forest,[Read More…]
City Of Chicago Launches Capital Access Center Pilot Program To Help Small Businesses Access Loans Up To $250,000
Centers Will Connect Small Businesses to Lending Programs and Will Prepare Them to Successfully Take on Larger Loan; Builds on the Success of the City’s Microloan Program CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), in partnership with Accion[Read More…]
Two Prairie State College Students Recognized With Scholarships at Annual Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Two Prairie State College (PSC) students recently were recognized at the annual Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference sponsored by the Illinois Community College Faculty Association, the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. Joseph Owusu of Steger and Sheila Porrata of Sauk Village[Read More…]
Prairies State College Speech Team Brings Home Fourth Place Honors and Individual Awards
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team brought home team fourth place honors, Novice Sweepstakes, and several individual awards during the tournament held at Moraine Valley Community College earlier this month. Daniel Blewitt of Crete was named tournament champion for inter-squad improvisational speaking. Kelly Crescenzo of Steger[Read More…]
Corky Siegel to Headline November 9 Jazz Benefit for Roosevelt University Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2014. Corky Siegel, a 1966 Roosevelt University alumnus and Chicago blues legend, will join 12 Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) jazz faculty members on stage for a fundraiser that will establish the Joe Segal Jazz Scholarship fund for the benefit of CCPA jazz students. The Jazz on[Read More…]
