CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017 By: Jeff Lyon In the midst of World War II, 75 years ago, the Italian émigré Enrico Fermi and a coterie of world-class physicists converged at the University of Chicago to prepare for a top-secret experiment as part of the Manhattan Project. Their goal was to initiate[Read More…]
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2017 Fall Registration is in Progress at South Suburban College
College-Wide Open House Coming to South Holland August 3rd and a Free Class also is now available to first time credit students. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. Open Registration for the Fall 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 21st at[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus on August 8
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow[Read More…]
4th Annual Park Forest Carnival August 10 – 13
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. Park Forest’s Youth Commission will host its 4th Annual Carnival on August 10 through 13 in DownTown Park Forest (corner of Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Drive). There will be games, rides, food and lots of fun for the whole family. Source: http://villageofparkforest.com
An Open Letter To The Village Board Re: Liquor License Applications
Members of the Village Board: Regarding the liquor license applications on the agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Village Board, I wish to express my support for all three, especially the one sought by Mr. Ash Seif at the Golden Quick Mart on Illinois Street. I heard well the concerns[Read More…]
Cook County Laid Off More Than 300 Friday
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County laid off more than 300 employees Friday, operating in crisis mode. Cook County Toni Preckwinkle issued the following statement explaining the layoffs: *** Today we regrettably laid off more than 300 employees as a result of the County’s budget crisis. The exact number continues to change[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Announces Registration Dates
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2017. Walk-in registration for the 2017-2018 school year for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will be conducted in the 21st Century Primary Center’s Media Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, on the following dates and times: Thursday, July 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.[Read More…]
Police Seek Man Regarding Alleged Disorderly Conduct At Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police are looking for a man who allegedly “rubbed himself,” according to one officer, at the Park Forest Library. Police wish to speak with the man regarding alleged indecent exposure, alleged disorderly conduct. According to police, no children were around at the time, but staff[Read More…]
Sen. Bernie Sanders Joins CCI Action on Saturday, July 15 for Revolution Iowa: From Protest to Power
Alicia Garza, Judith Le Blanc and other progressive movement leaders are hosting workshops through the day; Follow the livestream throughout the day here. Des Moines, Iowa –(ENEWSPF)– Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will return to Iowa on Saturday for the first time since the 2016 election. He will deliver the keynote speech at the Iowa Citizens for[Read More…]
Chicago to Host Benefit Concert on August 26 to Help Russian-Born LGBTQ Violinist, Artem Kolesov, Flee Persecution From Russia
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2017. Notable Chicago LGBTQ community leaders are hosting a benefit concert for Artem Kolesov, a 23-year old gay man who caught the world’s attention when he came out earlier this year on YouTube as part of a Russian “Children-404” project, which invites teenagers to share their stories and[Read More…]