CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District leadership announced today new funding to support the construction of the indoor track facility at Gately Park, located at 744 E 103rd St. The Gately Indoor Track & Field Facility will enhance recreational opportunities in Chicago’s Pullman and Roseland communities[Read More…]
Schools
Attorney General Madigan Joins Intervention to Protect the Rights of Students in U.S. Department of Education Lawsuit
Attorneys General Defend Protections for Students Victimized by For-Profit Schools Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene in a lawsuit to prevent critical student protections from being dismantled. The case – California Association of Private[Read More…]
District 163 Cites Students At Special Awards Ceremony
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Heights School District 163 students were recognized at the conclusion of the school year for their academic achievements and talents during the District’s Special Awards ceremony. The categories and the students included: Straight A’s Morgan Bean Noah Burks Andrew Coleman Michelle Espejo Heaven Jones Jeirmyri Liddell[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Graduates 206 Students
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic in Chicago Heights, Illinois graduated 206 students on May 22 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Students from the class of 2017 will attend 102 colleges across 23 states and the District of Columbia in the fall. The Marian Catholic class of 2017 as a[Read More…]
Mother and Son Graduate Together at South Suburban College High School Equivalency Ceremony
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Like all spring High School Equivalency graduations at South Suburban College, this year’s ceremony marked the culminating event of an amazing educational journey. Clad in the traditional light blue caps and gowns and marching to Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, the graduates were led[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s President Ali Malekzadeh Signs Letter of Support for Paris Climate Accord
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017 Roosevelt University recognizes our responsibility to the environment. Despite President Trump’s withdrawal last week of the U.S. from the Paris Agreements, we reaffirm our commitment to national and global cooperation for a sustainable future. Today I joined nearly 200 presidents of colleges and universities – and over a[Read More…]
Spartans (24-15) Foiled By St. Viator in 3A State Title Contest
Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After Marian Catholic had rallied from an 8-1 deficit with a thrilling seven-run sixth inning, Saint Viator pushed across two runs in the top of the seventh inning Saturday to hand Marian a 10-8 setback in the IHSA Class 3A state title contest at Joliet Slammers Stadium. Sophomore Jordan[Read More…]
Spartans (24-14) Edge Champaign Central for Title-Game Berth
This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on the date of publication with the confirmed name of the title challenger. Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After belting his second double of the game off the left-field wall in the seventh inning, Christian Beal swiped third base and raced home when the ball got[Read More…]
University of Chicago Student Library Employees Win Election to Unionize
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 8. 2017. University of Chicago student library employees have won an election today to unionize, with over 80% of voters supporting affiliation with Teamsters Local 743. This collective, organized by the Student Library Employee Union (SLEU), will be the first nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate student union at[Read More…]
Aleut Community Turns to South Suburban College Professor Bruce Allardice
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. When the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government wanted to document their tribe’s history, they turned to SSC professor Bruce Allardice. As part of the Tribal Government’s efforts to reclaim their heritage, the tribe set out to document the history of the[Read More…]
