SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. South Suburban College honored its 47, 2017 HSE (High School Equivalency) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their HSE Certificates. Chairman[Read More…]
Park Forest
Spartans (23-14) Blank Solorio, 3A IHSA State Finals Bound
Crestwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A seven-run outburst put Marian Catholic hurler Jordan Smevoll on cruise control and the sophomore finished a four-hit shutout to lead Marian Catholic to its second-ever IHSA State Finals appearance with a 10-0 decision over Solorio Academy on Monday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. The Spartans (23-14) will[Read More…]
Spartans (22-14) Trip Oak Forest for 3A Elite Eight Berth
Ottawa Township-(ENEWSPF)- Battling a flu bug, senior Mark DiLuia scattered four hits and fanned seven Saturday in leading Marian Catholic to a 4-1 victory over Oak Forest for the Ottawa IHSA 3A Sectional crown. Marian (22-14) will move onto an Elite Eight contest on Monday at 5 p.m. at Standard[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Barack Obama School Shares Its Horticulture Program with the Community
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. A new horticulture/community gardening program was unveiled at Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 during recent ribbon cutting ceremonies. The event marked the official opening of the school’s new atrium and greenhouse, which will serve as the[Read More…]
Great American Campout Coming to Park Forest on June 23-24
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2017. Join the Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Department in celebrating the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout, June 23 at 4 p.m. with an overnight campout in Park Forest’s beautiful Central Park. The 13th annual Great American Campout is[Read More…]
Join the March for Truth on Saturday, June 3
Saw Sally Yates testify? Outraged at Comey’s firing? It’s time for action! Don’t live in the Chicagoland area? Find a local march here. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Join concerned citizens in over 100 cities for the national March for Truth. We are marching to demand more accountability and transparency from our[Read More…]
DeLuca Urges Leaders, Governor to Compromise for Balanced Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement on Wednesday to urge Gov. Rauner to resume negotiating with the House Democrats on a balanced budget: “Our state has gone far too long without a responsible, balanced budget, which is hurting working families throughout the state. Working[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Governor Rauner to Sign Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 1351 to Better Protect Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded the Illinois House for passing legislation to reform the student loan servicing industry to help student loan borrowers repay their loans. The bill addresses widespread abuses[Read More…]
AG Madigan Issues ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Materials
To Help Illinois Residents Understand Their Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign that provides resources and materials to immigrants, consulate offices and non-profit organizations to educate immigrants on their constitutional rights in the[Read More…]
Spartans (21-14) Topple Coal City for Sectional Finals Berth
Ottawa, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark DiLuia belted a three-run homer and Jordan Smevoll didn’t allow a hit in the final four innings of a two-hit complete game, as Marian Catholic advanced to the finals of the Ottawa IHSA 2A Sectional with a 4-1 decision over Coal City on Wednesday. The Spartans (21-14)[Read More…]
