(Graphic Supplied) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Celebrate the beginning of summer on June 19 at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University. Sol-a-Bration 2010, taking place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the sculpture park, will have something for summertime fans of all ages. Admission and parking are free[Read More…]
Day: May 10, 2010
Chicagoland Alliance for Degree Completion Formed
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Twelve presidents of Chicago-area institutions of higher learning met Friday to announce the formation of an alliance aimed at boosting community college and baccalaureate graduation rates. The Chicagoland Alliance for Degree Completion will engage in collaborative programs, efforts, and activities that facilitate and enhance student success toward[Read More…]
All Nations for Haiti Fashion Show at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Supporting the rebuilding and empowerment of Haiti after the devastating earthquake is the goal of the “All Nations for Haiti” Fashion Show at Governors State University on May 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Sherman Hall. GSU students, representing many different nations, will take part in[Read More…]
Community Classes At Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The final in a series of free Community Classes at Rich East High School is set for 8 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the school, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. Among the classes expected to be offered are: Computer Skills; Culinary Arts/Cooking, Word and Power[Read More…]
Attorney from Ford Heights to Address PSC Graduates
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jerry Blakemore is coming home. Blakemore, who is the vice president and general counsel at Southern Illinois University, is the commencement speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) 51st annual commencement on May 22. He was born and raised in Ford Heights. “I am happy to come[Read More…]
The Few, The Proud, The Geocachers
Geocachers at the Central Park Wetlands. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The first few days in May were a big deal for geocachers – people who find hidden “treasures” with GPS receivers. Many were celebrating the 10th anniversary of geocaching. At the Central Park Wetlands in Park Forest, one geocacher[Read More…]
Obama Selects Kagan for Supreme Court
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the New York Times: President Obama will nominate Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the nation’s 112th justice, choosing his own chief advocate before the Supreme Court to join it in ruling on cases critical to his view of the country’s future, Democrats close to the White[Read More…]
Amy Peele Reads From Her Book Saturday
Amy Peele discusses her book as her mother Helen looks on. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Amy Peel read from her book Aunt Mary’s Guide to Raising Children the Old-Fashioned Way Saturday at Village Hall. The book recalls Ms. Peele’s childhood in Park Forest. The program was sponsored by[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 10, 2010
Mayor Ostenburg recognized student artists from SD 162: Amani Malvin-Taylor, Erica Satchell, Arianna Kelly, Ivy Weihert, Darriana Greer and Karah Polk. The students painted rain barrels were selected for the 2010 Village Sticker. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010. At last Monday’s Village Board’s Rules Meeting, Finance Director[Read More…]
Keep Your Home: Loan Modification Workshop – Saturday, June 26
Updated May 14, 2010 — event has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 26 and relocated to Thornwood High School. Country Club Hills, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Chicago Community Trust and affiliates, in collaboration with the Illinois Housing Development Authority will host ‘Keep Your[Read More…]
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