CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2018 Contact: Andrea Small, manager, public relations Prairie State College (PSC) invites job seekers to attend the 2018 spring job fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, May 11, at the Franciscan Fitness Center, located at 100 w. 197 Place in Chicago Heights. The fair is offered[Read More…]
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20th-Ranked Prairie State Pioneers Dispatch CLC in Quarterfinal Triumph
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. —(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2018 Contact: Andrea Small, manager, public relations No matter how successful of a regular season that a team may have, postseason play is always a completely different animal. One bad afternoon and it could all be over. The Prairie State College softball team knew this[Read More…]
League of Women Voters of Park Forest Area to Hold Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 23
Dinner reservations required by Friday, May 18 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will convene its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Carlo’s Restaurant, 560 West Lincoln Highway/Route 30 in Chicago Heights. The[Read More…]
The Second City and DePaul University to Offer Degrees in Comedy Filmmaking
DePaul collaborates with world’s largest school of improvisation CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contacts: Kristin Claes Mathews and Marilyn Cox DePaul University today announced a collaboration designed to expand comedy education. Starting in fall 2018, DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts will offer comprehensive new undergraduate and graduate degrees in comedy filmmaking: Master[Read More…]
Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to Present Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’
Special performance May 6 for children with autism and sensory sensitivities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Meghan Hughes Bright lights, loud noises and shushes from the audience can make the theatre an unwelcoming place for children with sensory sensitivities. To soften those challenges, The Theatre School at DePaul University is offering[Read More…]
Controversial Bathroom Law Spawns DePaul University Play on Gender Identity
‘Growing Up Blue’ opens May 18 at The Theatre School at DePaul University CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contact: Lorene Yue When North Carolina defined gender access to public bathrooms in 2016, people protested, corporations yanked expansion plans in the state, sports organizations canceled tournaments and celebrities boycotted. Chloë Orlando, a student[Read More…]
Are You Still Here Party and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest and Matteson Historical Societies will host its ‘Are You Still Here Party and Ice Cream Social’ on Sunday, May 20 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest. Park Forest’s own[Read More…]
Southland Small Business Networking Mix to be Held on Friday, May 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development and Planning Department will host the Southland Small Business Networking Mix on Friday, May 18 at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest (View Map). The event is open[Read More…]
Alum, Veteran Assistant Erick Middleton To Head Football Program At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Marian Catholic continues to rebuild its football program toward a consistent IHSA playoff contender, the Spartans will turn to one of their own to lead the charge, the school announced Thursday afternoon. Class of 1998 alum Erick Middleton will serve as Marian’s ninth football coach. An[Read More…]
Immigrant Prisons Series from Brave New Films to be Screened on Friday, May 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Immigrant Prisons series’ from Brave New Films will be screened on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. Due to ongoing repairs being done at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), the event will be held[Read More…]
