Duo by Leonard Ferris. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a photographer, Prairie State College (PSC) student Leonard Ferris loves to capture people in their environment. His passion for his subjects earned him top billing in the college’s annual Photographer of the Year Exhibit. The exhibit will run Monday,[Read More…]
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Marching Spartans to the 2010 Rose Parade
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band at a summer practice. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Fund Raising events planned for this weekend Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 2010 Rose Parade bound Marian Catholic Marching Band will host fun- and fund-raising events on the Marian Catholic campus this Friday, August 28th and Saturday,[Read More…]
PSC Helps Entrepreneurs Find Their Passion
Jan Sabey. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Although she enjoyed her career as a registered nurse, Janice Sabey always dreamed of having her own business. About two years ago, Sabey decided to retire from nursing and chase her dream. Not knowing how to begin, Sabey, of Frankfort, decided to[Read More…]
PSC Awards 19 Full Tuition Scholarships to Area High School Graduates
Several of the Trustee Scholarship winners participate in a welcome reception. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This fall 19 Prairie State College (PSC) students will begin their college education knowing their tuition is covered. They are recipients of the college’s Trustee Scholarships. These full tuition scholarships are awarded to graduates[Read More…]
Hundreds Come to Park Forest Hoping to Win Housing Vouchers
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Hundreds lined up on the sidewalk outside the Park Forest Police Station, hoping to receive one of 50 housing vouchers from the Park Forest Housing Authority. Police estimated there were 150 people Tuesday evening. By Wednesday, that number came close to 400, village officials said. For the[Read More…]
Nancy Reagan to Son Ron Reagan: I’ll Miss Ted Kennedy
Commentary Ron Reagan interviewed his mom, Nancy Reagan, today on Air America Radio regarding the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. It was incredibly, incredibly moving. Ron’s show comes on every day at 5:00 p.m. in the Chicagoland area. Asking his mother how her and her late husband’s friendship with Ted[Read More…]
ACLU Urges Florida Appellate Court To Affirm Ruling Striking Florida Law Barring Gay People From Adopting
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. The American Civil Liberties Union appeared before a Florida appellate court today to urge the court to let stand an earlier ruling striking down Florida’s law barring lesbians and gay men from adopting. “Florida’s law unconstitutionally singles out gay people and the children in their care for[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Two Appointments to University of Illinois Board of Trustees
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn appointed two new trustees to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Governor Quinn named Christopher G. Kennedy, president of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. and Lawrence Oliver II, chief counsel in charge of internal investigations for Chicago-based Boeing Co. to the board of trustees.[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces Historic Opportunity to Turn Around Nation’s Lowest-Achieving Public Schools
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced draft requirements for $3.5 billion in Title I School Improvement grants to turn around the nation’s lowest performing schools. “If we are to put an end to stubborn cycles of poverty and social failure, and put our country[Read More…]
Death Notice: Thomas Andrew Peryam
Thomas “Tom” Peryam Peryam, Thomas "Tom", age 40, of Chicago, died August 25, 2009. Visitation: Friday, August 28, 4-9p.m. at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, Il 60466. Service Information: Saturday, August 29, 9:15 a.m. at chapel, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Ireneaus[Read More…]
