SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2017. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading[Read More…]
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Find Your Zen in the Prairie at Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL – Are you looking for a twist on your fitness routine? How about doing downward dog among sculptural giants outside in the prairie? The renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on the campus of Governors State University (GSU) is the perfect place to roll out your yoga mat and[Read More…]
Governors State University Awards Honorary Degrees to Distinguished Scholar and Journalist
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2017. Two nationally influential leaders who epitomize the values of Governors State University will receive honorary degrees for their lifetime commitment to equity, inclusion, and excellence at the university’s 46th commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 20 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Dr. Shaun R. Harper and[Read More…]
Illinois Dept. of Public Health: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized
Eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, measles cases being seen again in unvaccinated SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2017. Several mumps outbreaks around the state over the past couple years and a measles outbreak in 2015 in northern Illinois that affected mainly children too young to be fully immunized, are stark reminders[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Students Win Prestigious Real Estate Challenge for 4th Time
Roosevelt real students who won the prestigious 2017 Eisenberg Real Estate Challenge include: (front row, from left); Rose McKeon and Robin Schabes and (back row, from left): Michael Kritzman, Gedeon Dansou, Iryna Auchynnikava and Joseph Copak. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2017. Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate is pleased to[Read More…]
Southland Community Resource Fair to be Held on Friday, May 12
Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2017. The Southland Community Resource Fair will be held on Friday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature more than 50 businesses, organizations and service providers who have something to offer all age groups. Come out and gather information and find[Read More…]
Prairie State College Establishes Partnership with AAPC for Medical Billing and Coding Program
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2017. In a rapidly evolving healthcare environment, employers need trained professionals to help them manage the onslaught of changes, maintain compliance and preserve profitability. To help address these needs, Prairie State College (PSC) has established a partnership agreement with AAPC to provide training to our local workforce[Read More…]
AG Madigan & 20 AGs Oppose U.S. Dept. of Education’s Rollback of Student Loan Servicing Reforms
Reforms Informed by Madigan’s Investigation Into Student Loan Giant Navient Revoked by U.S. Department of Education Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 20 attorneys general and the Office of Consumer Protection of Hawaii calling out the U.S. Department of Education for abdicating its responsibility to[Read More…]
OUT! Chicago and Illinois LGBTQ Visitor’s Guide Now Available
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2017. Visitors to Chicago and Illinois have a guide to help navigate LGBTQ and mainstream events and places to see: The 2017 OUT! Chicago and Illinois LGBTQ Visitor’s Guide is now available. The 124-page guide, published by weekly LGBTQ newspaper Windy City Times, includes sections on things to[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Proudly Presents Mark Dvorak with Tom Rasely
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2017. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will presents Mark Dvorak with Tom Rasely on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Mark Dvorak is a modern-day troubadour who has never stopped performing,[Read More…]
