Crete, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. The Crete Public Library will offer a special day of programming for seniors on Thursday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for Senior Day by calling the library at 708-672-8017. Senior Day Schedule 9:30 a.m. Library opens. Sign-in and enjoy light breakfast items in[Read More…]
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Lynwood Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Pocketing Bribes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Lynwood man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for pocketing bribes in exchange for allowing food service workers to bypass sanitation certification training and testing mandated by the state of Illinois and city of Chicago. ERNEST GRIFFIN, 71, took bribes from individuals who wanted[Read More…]
Rich East Grad Julius Mercer Book Signing at PF 7-Eleven April 29
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Julius Mercer, former USA & World-Class ranked track and field hurdler, a 1979 graduate of Rich East High School, former Olympic hopeful, is bringing his “Success Is in You” tour to the Park Forest 7-Eleven on April 29. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.[Read More…]
Police Charge Minnesota Man With Felony Disorderly Conduct
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police charged a 45-year-old Minnesota man with one felony count of disorderly conduct and filing a false police report. Police made the statement on the department’s Facebook page. Charges were filed on April 18, 2017, according to police. According to police, the man told[Read More…]
Youth Unemployment in High Poverty Areas Legislation Introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly and Senator Durbin
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2017. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today unveiled two pieces of legislation they will introduce when Congress is back in session next week to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for at-risk youth. The Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for At-Risk Youth[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Spring Job Fair on April 28
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) invites job seekers to attend the 2017 Spring Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 28, in the Franciscan Fitness Center, located at 100 197th Place in Chicago Heights on Prairie State College’s north campus. The fair is offered in[Read More…]
Prairie State College President Winfree Receives IGEN Leadership Award
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. Dr. Terri L. Winfree, president of Prairie State College (PSC), was recently recognized with the 2017 Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Presidential Leadership Award, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in addressing and raising awareness about issues of sustainability on the PSC campus[Read More…]
Earth Awareness Activities Coming to South Suburban College April 19th
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The South Suburban College Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce its annual Earth Awareness Day Expo to be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. The expo is free of charge and[Read More…]
South Suburban College Coach John Pigatti Recipient of 2017 Jack Bennett Man of the Year Award
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. South Suburban College’s John Pigatti is the recipient of the 2017 Jack Bennett Man of the Year Award. Pigatti continues to excel at South Suburban College in Illinois. He led the program to the NJCAA Division II Final Four for the second consecutive season[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Reinforces Support for Dreamers with Trump Letter and Scholarships
Abel Amezcua, a Roosevelt admission counselor who speaks Spanish and frequently works with prospective undocumented students and their parents CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. In a letter to Donald Trump, Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh has joined more than 560 college and university presidents across the nation in signaling support for undocumented[Read More…]