Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central High School’s Drama Club will perform Alice in Wonderland. The play is directed by Rick Rapp and performances are April 15 and 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre. Adults: $5 Students: $3 Cast members include: Alice – Amber Johnson White Rabbit –[Read More…]
Day: March 22, 2010
Eighth Marian Madness NCAA Event Set For March 27
Super Fan and Alumni Parent, Walt Edmisten, along with Kerri Evans ’96, Cristin Evans ’99, and Laura Grossi ’02 enjoy the festivities at Marian Madness. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Leadership Center is the site for the eighth annual “Marian Madness” NCAA Tournament celebration on Saturday,[Read More…]
PSC Announces Winners of the High School Art Exhibition
Above ar Students who attended the reception for the High School Art Exhibition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Talented artists from four south suburban area high schools have their creative vision on display at Prairie State College (PSC). The annual high school art exhibit, entitled “Creative Vision,” features 46 artists[Read More…]
PSC Students Featured at GSU Exhibit
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) student Michael Carr was driving around the city of Chicago when the colors jumped out at him. He saw a beautiful multicolored door on an abandoned building and had to photograph it. Now his photograph, "Hinged." is showcased in an exhibit at Governors[Read More…]
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky Re: House Approval of Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2010. History was made today in the century long fight to reform the American health care system and provide quality, affordable health care to all Americans. With the strong support of Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, the House tonight passed comprehensive health care reform by a vote of[Read More…]
Representative Jackson Votes to Pass Health Insurance Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. made this statement about his vote in support of health care insurance reform in the U.S. House of Representatives: “After years of debate and decades of struggle, Congress at long last has arrived at a decisive, defining moment. We face a[Read More…]
American Nurses Association Statement Re: Passage of Historic Health Reform Legislation
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. The American Nurses Association (ANA), the largest nursing organization in the United State, applauds House lawmakers for passing the Senate health care reform bill, H.R. 3590, “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” by a vote of 219 – 212. The passing of this historic[Read More…]
Representative Halvorson Votes to Pass Health Insurance Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. After hearing from thousands of constituents, many of whom relayed stories of rising health care costs and coverage denied because of a pre-existing condition, Rep. Debbie Halvorson voted to support the landmark health insurance reform bill on Sunday as it passed the House of Representatives. “This[Read More…]
AMA: Historic House Passage of Health System Reform Important Step Forward
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Statement attributable toJ. James Rohack, MD ,AMA President: Historic passage of health system reform by the U.S. House of Representatives today is an important step toward providing coverage to all Americans and improving our nation’s health system. Every day physicians see the devastating effect being uninsured has[Read More…]
AARP Praises House for Passing Final Health Reform Package
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement following passage of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 by the House of Representatives: “We applaud the House for passing this critical legislation to make our health care system work for more Americans. Both chambers[Read More…]