Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) announced the inaugural winners in a new awards program honoring member institutions for excellence and innovation in several major areas of campus life and leadership. Advances in student success and college completion, regional and economic development, leadership[Read More…]
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UUCC’s Healthy Living Group to Discuss ‘Rejuvenating Youth and Vitality Through Supporting Mindset, Life-style and Food Choices’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host its Healthy Living Group on Thursday, October 9 at 1 p.m. Sue Vanags, Young Mind Young Body Health Coach, will lead a discussion entitled ‘Rejuvenating Youth and Vitality Through Supporting Mindset, Life-Style[Read More…]
South Suburban College Announces October 2014 PAC Performances
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College has announced its October 2014 performance schedule. Please note that this calendar is correct at the time of publication and subject to change. Friday, October 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m. The South Suburban Jazz Band, Jazz Combo,[Read More…]
New Art Exhibitions on Display at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present two exhibitions currently on display with closing receptions for the artists on October 16, 2014. First, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a solo exhibition titled “The Land Where It Doesn’t[Read More…]
Country Squire Foods Coming Soon to Park Forest
Employment applications now being taken Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. Country Squire Foods is coming soon to 120 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest. Employment applications are now being taken at Country Squire Foods’ Chicago Heights location, 113 W. Joe Orr Road until October 7. The following positions are available: Assistant[Read More…]
Matteson District 162’s Music Teacher, Show Choir Director, Dianna Harrigan, Feted by WGN-TV, Saint Xavier University as ‘Teacher of the Month’
RICHTON PARK, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2014—Sauk Elementary Show Choir Director, Dianna Harrigan, has been named WGN-TV’s “Teacher of the Month.” “September’s honoree is a show-stopper, but this music and choir teacher puts her students in the spotlight—and they’re bursting with self confidence,” said WGN-TV broadcaster Muriel Clair in the intro to[Read More…]
2014 Fall Events at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. Mark your calendar for the Thorn Creek Garlic Fest, Saturday, October 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center for an afternoon of family fun celebrating organically grown garlic with recipes, cooking, crafts, hikes, planting & growing demonstrations, garlic refreshments, music and[Read More…]
GSU Foundation Presents Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band to Raise Funds for Scholarships
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014 – From the streets of New Orleans to the stage– the sounds of funk, soul, hip hop, jazz and second line funeral marches will fill Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts in a scholarship benefit concert on October 11 at 8 p.m. The GSU[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Successful First Year of Affordable Care Act Enrollment
More than 685,000 People Now Have Access to Quality Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that since open enrollment began nearly one year ago, more than 685,000 people across Illinois now have access to quality healthcare through the Affordable Care Act.[Read More…]
Rockefeller Drug Law Survivor and Wheelchair-Bound Program Founder Launches Campaign ‘Project I.M.P.A.C.T’ – Inner-city Music Program Across Communities Coming Together
Children of Incarcerated Parents foundation provides music platform for Gifted NYC Urban youth; Project IMPACT saving lives of children impacted by the justice system, seek sponsors New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2014. In Arms Reach (IAR), a nonprofit tutoring, mentoring and free prison visitation organization that works with at-risk children and[Read More…]
