SOUTH HOLLAND – (ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2017. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present the comedy whodunit, “Wrong Window.” Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the main campus on September 15 and 22, 2017 at 7:30pm and September 16, 23 and 24,[Read More…]
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A Voyage into the Unknown with Two Chicago Legends at Governors State University
Visual Arts Gallery Artists Reception on Wednesday, September 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2017. This is the goal of both Chicago artist icons— exploring the unknown. Vera Klement/Dan Ramirez: Body and Spirit showcases a selection of works by both artists whose contributions and reputations are[Read More…]
Touch-a-Truck Event at Prairie State College on Saturday, September 23
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) and KLLM Driving Academy, Inc. are hosting a Touch-a-Truck community event on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the college’s Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics Building, located at 191 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Children of all ages[Read More…]
Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Thiel Gallery on September 6
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled ‘Silent Witnesses’ by Carmen Chami. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery September 6 – October 11.[Read More…]
UChicago Appointed Co-commissioner of U.S. Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago jointly announced yesterday their selection by the U.S. Department of State to serve as co-commissioners of the United States Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. As co-commissioners, the two institutions will organize Dimensions[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan on Bipartisan Education Funding Reform Legislation
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday as bipartisan education funding reform was signed into law: “Today is a victory for our schools, our students and our communities. It’s also a victory for compromise that I hope we continue to build on. By[Read More…]
Little Village Leaders Reveal Plans for a New Building for Community Links High School (Spanish Translation Included)
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. On Wednesday, August 30th, parents, students, local leaders and elected officials gathered to unveil plans for a new school building and community center for the east side of Little Village. They urged the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois to prioritize the needs of this[Read More…]
Governors State University Hosts its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Friday, September 8
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017 – On Friday, September 8, Governors State University will host its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library, all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event runs from 4 – 8 p.m. in east[Read More…]
UChicago Startup Investment Program Makes First Investment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. The University of Chicago has made its first venture investment from the UChicago Startup Investment Program. ExplORer Surgical, which is based on technology developed at the University of Chicago Medical Center, provides an interactive surgical playbook that promotes optimal teamwork in the operating room. It will receive[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan on School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement on Monday: “Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in this bill. And even where we don’t fully agree, we’re[Read More…]
