NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 June 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke with the head of Kyrgyzstan’s interim Government today regarding the crisis in the south, as United Nations agencies launched operations to assist the thousands of civilians affected by the violence. Mr. Ban told Roza Otunbaeva that the UN is closely coordinating[Read More…]
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Why Licensing Journalists Is A Bad Idea
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Licensing journalists is an idea that surfaces from time to time. But it’s always a bad idea. Such proposals may originate from grudges held by lawmakers, or a political strategy to typecast journalists as biased and[Read More…]
Foreclosure Prevention Event for South Cook County
Happens June 26, in South Holland at Thornwood High School Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, and Diversity, Inc. in cooperation with Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) and Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. (ATG), in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust and Illinois Housing Development Authority,[Read More…]
GSU Student Speaker Looks to the Future
Bryce Johnsen of Park Forest, student speaker at the GSU Winter Commencement. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At its Spring Commencement ceremony, Governors State University will award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to 500 graduates. Bryce Johnsen joined his fellow graduates as they cross the stage and meet the future.[Read More…]
Juke Box Musical Theater Debuts at The Center
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University welcomes Emerald City Theatre of Chicago to present its annual summer theatre musical for kids. In conjunction with Park Districts from Crete, Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Oak Forest, and Matteson, The Center will host the workshop from June 21[Read More…]
PSC Graduate Honored with Community Service Award
Left to right: PSC Trustee Dr. Kathleen Doyle, Cayla Wiegele, and PSC President Dr. Eric Radtke. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a community college student, Cayla Wiegele took the community part seriously. She participated in numerous activities both on and off campus to better the lives of others. In[Read More…]
District 162 Honors Perfect Attendance
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162 recently honored students who had two or more years of perfect attendance. They included: Six Years of Perfect Attendance Giana Baker Five Years of Perfect Attendance Angel Anderson Makiya Caldwell Aaron Gentry Alexis Reynolds Four Years of Perfect Attendance Thaddeus Agunloye Tobias Agunloye[Read More…]
District 162 Inducts 156 to Hall of Fame
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162 recently held induction ceremonies into the District’s Hall of Fame for 156 eighth grade students from Huth Middle School and Illinois School who held a 3.0 or better grade point average. Additionally, Huth students Tiera Williams and Nia Stringfellow also received an award[Read More…]
Nick Colionne, Bethany Pickens and Corey Wilkes to play Jazz in the Park for Charity 2010
Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative Al Riley announced that Nick Colionne, Bethany Pickens and Corey Wilkes will play this year’s Jazz in the Park for Charity (JITP) at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, at Bicentennial Park in Olympia Fields. The event benefits regional not-for-profit organizations. In addition to live jazz performances,[Read More…]
PSC Offers Summer Speech Camp for High School Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– High school students can develop their public-speaking talents with award winning coaches to prepare for the upcoming speech season at the 12th annual Prairie State College (PSC) Summer Speech Camp. The camp runs Monday through Thursday, July 12-22, from 1:15 to 5:15 p.m. It is open to[Read More…]
