RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2016– “Walk Together Children—An Artistic Journey,” was the theme of a special evening tonight at Southland College Prep Charter High School to celebrate Black History Month. The Southland family—parents, students, faculty, administrators and community members– came together to celebrate the men, women and events of Black[Read More…]
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White House Weekly Address: A New Chapter with Cuba, Feb. 20, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2016 Hi, everybody. This week, we made it official—I’m going to Cuba. When Michelle and I go to Havana next month, it will be the first visit of a U.S. president to Cuba in nearly 90 years. And it builds on the decision I made more than a year[Read More…]
Interview with the Pope on His Return Flight from Mexico, Feb. 19, 2016
Photo Source: Vatican News Agency Vatican City—(ENEWSPF)–9 February 2016 – As is customary in his apostolic trips, the Pope answered questions posed by journalists during the return flight to Rome, on his visit to Mexico and his encounter in Havana, Cuba with the Patriarch Kirill. The Holy Father addressed a[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Second Quarter Honor Roll 2015 – 2016
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced its 2nd quarter honor roll. Those being honored follow, beginning with those from Park Forest: Park Forest: Chase Adams, Kennedy Baker, Carrington Boston, McKayla Brzeszkiewicz, Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Adenike Cotton, Matthew Desmond, Keyara Hampton, Justin Hollendonner, Timothy Jones, Quinn Kirchner, Tony Kurth, JianBin[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, Feb. 19, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016 PETER COOK: Afternoon, everybody. I wanted to start today by addressing the airstrike in Libya that we issued a statement on earlier today. I’m sure you all saw that statement, but just to reiterate — overnight, we conducted an airstrike in Libya, targeting an ISIL training[Read More…]
Statement From DePaul University President on Governor Rauner’s Veto of SB2043 which Provided Funding for MAP Grants to State College Students
DePaul Student Government Association President Vanessa Cadavillo rallies with college students from throughout the state in support of SB2043 and MAP funding. In light of the governor’s veto, DePaul University’s president announces a plan to support students who rely on MAP funding. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. The[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference Feb. 25 – 27
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference. The conference entitled “Come Let Us Build a New[Read More…]
‘A Life in Men’ Author Gina Frangello to Read at Roosevelt University’s Gage Building on Feb. 29
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Gina Frangello, award-winning author of ‘A Life in Men,’ will read at Roosevelt University on Monday, Feb. 29 as the University’s Creative Writing Program kicks off its spring reading series at 5 p.m. in Room 700 of the University’s Gage Building, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Chosen[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 19, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police 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 mean[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces $100 Million in Housing Funds for Struggling Illinois Families
Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds will help stabilizing housing market in hardest hit communities WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced today more than $100 million in additional Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funding for Illinois through the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The funding will support[Read More…]
