It’s time to demand the change that helps our students WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 09, 2016 – One year ago on December 10th the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law. ESSA provides an opportunity to ensure the students most in need get what will help them succeed, and delivers[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University Recognized by City of Chicago for Innovative Project of the Year in Energy Savings
Paul Matthews, assistant vice president of Campus Planning and Operations, accepts the Innovative Project of the Year award from City of Chicago Deputy Mayor Steve Koch (left) and City of Chicago Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Wheat. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2016. Roosevelt University has received the city of Chicago’s Innovative Project of[Read More…]
Patricia Moore Named Park Forest Business Person of the Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Local arts enthusiast Patricia Moore is the Sam Montella Business Person of the Year for 2016. Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) Chairman Phillip Perkins made the announcement at the Park Forest Board of Trustees meeting at Village Hall on November 28. Moore, a local area product[Read More…]
Spring 2017 Registration Open at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2016. It’s not too late to register for classes at Prairie State College (PSC) this spring! Students are encouraged to register soon as classes are filling up quickly. PSC offers convenient, flexible credit course scheduling options, including 16-, 14-, 12- and eight- week courses. Classes are offered[Read More…]
South Suburban College Seeks Vendors for Annual Women’s Conference
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2016. South Suburban College is planning their Annual Women’s Conference and is seeking interested vendors who would like to promote their business. The conference is for women of all ages and is designed to help women discover how they may enhance, explore, and enrich their[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘Make the Yuletide Gay’ on Friday, December 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2016. The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘Make the Yuletide Gay’ on Friday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. The Rainbow Café is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Having to spend Christmas apart was always going to be[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Proudly Presents Andina and Rich on Saturday, December 10
Andina and Rich – Source: www.andinaandrich.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents Andina and Rich on Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Mix Sandy Andina (Chicago’s resident singing/guitar-and-dulcimer-slinging smart[Read More…]
Park Forest People of Faith – Peace Prayers and Film Wednesday, December 7
St. Ireneus Church, Park Forest – Source: churchesinchicago Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. The Park Forest People of Faith monthly peace prayers gathering will take place this Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Rev Johnnette Shane of Holy Family will lead our prayers this month. We will gather this month[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. 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…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for December 5, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police blotter reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not[Read More…]
