By Taryn Galbreath Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The author of Escape From Nigeria: A Memior of Faith, Love and War is coming to the Park Forest Public Library. Starvation, diseases, and genocidal massacres claimed the lives of millions during the Nigerian-Biafran War (July 1967-January 1970). Yet one young mother, with six[Read More…]
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District 163 Is Pilot School District For National Science Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s longtime and enriching association with the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) has led to the School District’s selection to serve as the sole pilot school district in the United States for the Iridescent Curiosity Machine Family Science Program.” A release[Read More…]
Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia on Saturday, November 12
Post-Election, Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia. After speaking program, participants will ask stores to put up signs saying “We Support Our Muslim Neighbors” Oak Lawn, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. On Saturday, November 12, a rally will be held in support of our Muslim neighbors at the First United Methodist Church[Read More…]
University of Chicago’s Stevanovich Institute to Unite Scholars Studying Questions About Knowledge Formation
Nov. 15 event part of growing effort to introduce institute to UChicago community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016 By Susan Keaton The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge is introducing itself to the University of Chicago this academic year through TED-style talks and a scholarly journal, a full roster of classes[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016.In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with several activities. All activities will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. A Missing Man Table will be displayed, beginning[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois
As Veterans Day approaches, Governor Rauner and the USO of Illinois encourages Illinoisans to remember military members serving throughout the world SPRINGFIELD – (ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘Occupation of the American Mind’ to Be Shown at Beverly Unitarian Church on November 11
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. As part of our continuing efforts in the areas of peace and justice, Southsiders for Peace will be showing a movie that explores how Israel attempts to frame its actions in Palestine, and how these efforts have fared in the US. On November 11th at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244[Read More…]
University of Chicago Scientists Probe Underground Depths of Earth’s Carbon Cycle
Carbon in the fluid of the Earth’s mantle is not in the form of carbon dioxide but rather in carbonate and bicarbonate ions, researchers found. Courtesy of: Prof. Giulia Galli, et al. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2016 By Greg Borzo Understanding how carbon dissolves in water at the molecular level under extreme[Read More…]
Housing Issues in the South Suburbs: Forum on the Recovery of the South Suburban Housing Market on Nov. 15
John Petruszak, Executive Director of the South Suburban Housing Center Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2016. Join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for a panel discussion on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. Topics will include the reason[Read More…]
Keep Calm on Election Day with Yoga/Meditation and .1K Race/Walk at Governors State University
Photo Source: active.com University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2016. Schedule a boost for your health and well-being on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, by participating in the .1K Race/Walk or a Meditation & Yoga session (or both!) at Governors State University from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Hall[Read More…]
