UChicago supports student-led initiative to provide free lessons on Midway CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2018 By: Danika Kmetz On one of her first nights as a UChicago student, Meera Dhodapkar was walking across campus when she noticed the lights of an empty outdoor ice rink. The sight on the Midway Plaisance in[Read More…]
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March for Our Lives Actions to Take Place Worldwide on Saturday, March 24
Refuse to allow one more needless death by gun violence. NATIONWIDE—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The tragic events of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting in Parkland, Florida have brought renewed public attention to the gun violence epidemic in America. On Saturday, March 24, students, their families and supporters[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Congress to Reject Legislation Blocking State Oversight of Student Loan Servicing Industry
Legislation Would Dismantle State Oversight of Student Loan Industry – Despite Attorneys Generals’ Critical Role in Holding Industry Accountable and Protecting Students from Fraud and Abuse Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 29 other Attorneys General, sent a letter to Congress urging it[Read More…]
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Wins the NJCAA Region IV-District 4 Championship Game
Several Bulldogs receive post-season awards. SOUTH HOLLAND —(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball Team defeated Morton College 76-67 on Saturday to win the NJCAA Region IV-District 4 Championship Game. The team will play in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament in Danville, IL.[Read More…]
Spring Clean Up & Trail Workday at Thorn Creek Woods on March 25
Registration required by Friday, March 23 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road in Park Forest, will hold a Spring Clean Up & Trail Workday on Sunday, March 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Come out and shake the winter blahs and[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Wins Second IHSA Group Interpretation Sectional Title
Will Compete in State Tournament March 23 Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2018 By: Richard Barry Southland College Prep Charter High School won first place in the Illinois High School Association’s Group Interpretation Sectional tournament hosted by Thornton Township High School, Harvey March 17. A 15-member cast and crew staged “The[Read More…]
Last Fish Fry Coming Up Friday At St. Irenaeus (Photo Gallery)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Knights of Columbus held their penultimate fist fry at the St. Irenaeus Religious Education Center, 207 South Orchard Drive, on Friday. Serving over 60 meals in two hours, the group is making ready for the last fish fry of the Lenten Season. The menu includes all[Read More…]
Spartans (26-6) Use Late Scoring Burst To Top N. Chicago For IHSA 3A Third Place
Peoria, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic used a 10-0 fourth-quarter run and a combined 48 points from Ahron Ulis and Malik Tidwell to top North Chicago, 58-48, to capture the IHSA Class 3A Third-Place Game at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday. In winning the school’s first-ever men’s basketball state trophy, the[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces April Special Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will be hosting several Special Events in April. All events are open to the public. The Library will be hosting special Book Talk events: April 15th – “Book Talk with Mary Kubica” A special presentation/book[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Women’s History Month Events
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College (PSC) will be hosting several events to celebrate Women’s History Month. The PSC Student Veterans Center will host the Second Annual Women Veterans Leadership Summit on Wednesday, March 21 from noon to 5 p.m. in the ProvenIT Conference Room in[Read More…]
