Community Events on October 12 and 14 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2017. National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 – 14. In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy. That’s why[Read More…]
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Governors State University to Host Graduate and Undergraduate Program Open House on Oct. 14
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2017 Authored by GSU Office of Communications Governors State University (GSU) is hosting a graduate and undergraduate combined open house on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hall of Governors, located on the first floor of the main campus. Future Jaguars—freshmen, transfer, and[Read More…]
Senator Collins Opposes Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bills
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that she opposes both versions of the health care bill sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy. Senator Collins is now the second Republican, after Senator John McCain, to oppose the Graham-Cassidy bill, effectively dooming the bill as it currently exists. The[Read More…]
UChicago’s Oriental Institute Exhibit Illustrates Magical Powers of Book of the Dead in Ancient Egypt
Oriental Institute features papyri, mummy to explain concepts of afterlife CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: University of Chicago In ancient Egypt, you did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. The Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and charms, was there to guide you. Starting Oct. 3, visitors to the[Read More…]
October is College Changes Everything® Month in Illinois
Student Assistance Commission and Partners Offer Statewide Free Assistance with College Applications and FAFSA® Completion CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. For a second year, Governor Rauner has proclaimed October College Changes Everything® Month (CCE Month), when the state’s college access and financial aid agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and[Read More…]
DePaul University Theatre School’s Play ‘Augusta & Noble’ Addresses Immigration for Young Audiences
The Theatre School production opens Oct. 5 at DePaul University’s Merle Reskin Theatre CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: DePaul University Thatre School Carlos Murillo’s play about the child of undocumented immigrants seems to have uncanny timing. Immigration reform was at the forefront of the White House administration five years ago[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s New Exhibit ‘Mark of the Hand’ Opens on Friday, September 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. Tall Grass Arts Association exhibit ‘Mark of the Hand’ opens on Friday, September 29 and will run through Saturday, November 4. A reception will be held on Friday, October 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open[Read More…]
Saluting The Off-Field National Anthem Statement Of The Pittsburgh Steelers
Commentary by Gary Kopycinski, Editor and Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All riser for the singing our national anthem: And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash’d[Read More…]
‘Stomping Grounds’ to Bring Heart-pounding Performance to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on October 7
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2017 – On October 7 at 8 p.m., the stage at Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will come alive with a shared rhythmic experience for the whole community. Stomping Grounds features over 50 dancers from Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Muntu Dance[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Host Manufacturing Day on Oct. 4
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 22, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting Manufacturing Day from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Atrium on the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The morning opens with a job fair at 10 a.m., where PSC[Read More…]
