University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center and the College of Education at Governors State University are sponsoring an enriching and educational playgroup experience for infants, ages six months to two years old, and their parents. The program includes activities for infants designed to enhance physical and mental development using[Read More…]
Day: February 5, 2010
Chicago Far-South Suburban NAACP February Meeting: Survival – Are You Prepared?
Riverdale, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch will hold its FEBRUARY 2010 Membership Meeting on Thursday February 11, 2010 at the Thornton Township Senior Youth and Family Center, 14323 S. Halsted, Riverdale, IL from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. The theme of the meeting will be: SURVIVAL – are you prepared?[Read More…]
BBB Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes this year. The Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return[Read More…]
Judge John C. Griffin Wins by Largest Margin in 15th Subcircuit
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– John Griffin won by the largest number of votes in the contests for judge in the 15th Subcircuit. In an eight person race Linzey Jones won by 2,972. In a four person race George Scully won by 3,441 In a five person race John Griffin won by[Read More…]
Soldiers Forced to Choose Between Their Children and the Military Pay the Price In Jailtime
News Analysis By Dahr Jamail Soldiers who face unexpected parenting hardships and are unable to deploy are supposed to be honorably discharged. Instead they are being slapped with criminal charges. In January, U.S. Army officials announced four separate court-martial charges against Specialist Alexis Hutchinson, a single mother who missed her[Read More…]
Dana Hayes, Park Forest Mother, Still Missing
Dana Hayes has been missing since January 25. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Dana Hayes, the Park Forest mother who was reported missing on Monday, January 25, 2010, has still not been located, police announced Thursday. Park Forest Detectives, assisted by members of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force,[Read More…]
Marian Student Art on Display at South Suburban College
A painting by Brianna Kwasek (Chicago Heights) and a 3-D piece by Alexis DiGiovanni (Chicago Heights) are examples of Marian Catholic student art which is on display at South Suburban College February 1-26. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several Marian Catholic student art projects are on display at the 15th annual[Read More…]
Samuel R. Hazo Guest Conducts at Marian Catholic High School
Samuel Hazo serves as guest conductor at Marian Catholic. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Nationally renowned composer, Samuel R. Hazo, visited Marian Catholic High School recently, stepping in as guest conductor during the concert and symphonic bands practice period. Fine-tuning two of his original scores with Marian musicians, the animated[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Greg Bimm to Receive ‘Distinguished Service Award’ from Archdiocese of Chicago
Marian Catholic High School Band Director Greg Bimm. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools has named Greg Bimm a “Distinguished Service Award” winner for 2010. Nominated by school administrators, 25 recipients were chosen from a potential pool of more than 5,300 educators in[Read More…]
Ten PSC Faculty Members Awarded Tenure
Pictured from left to right: Dr. André Halliburton, Tamika Montgomery, Max Hammond, Sarah Hein, Linda Zroskie, Dr. Christine Brooms, Alison Drake, Maureen Grady, Brian Garant, and Kevin Marks. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) takes great care in mentoring and evaluating its faculty during the tenure process.[Read More…]