New report shows victims of aggressive tactics from medical debt collectors WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2017. A leading consumer group, the U.S. PIRG Education Fund, released the ninth in a series of reports that review complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The latest report explores consumer complaints about medical[Read More…]
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DePaul University Exhibit Views Great War Through Eyes of Lincoln Park Family
DePaul University library’s ‘Glimpses of the Great War’ is open through August A 1917 letter from then-DePaul President Francis X. McCabe, C.M., to the faculty, staff and students telling them that the university would remain open during the Great War. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2017. When U.S. President[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Public Works, Construction Updates for Week of April 10
Photo Source: villageofparkforest.com Projects will impact traffic, water availability, parking in certain areas of the Village Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Numerous projects are currently taking place throughout Park Forest. Residents in several areas impacted by construction should be aware of the following: Crews could potentially work on Saturdays but[Read More…]
With Just One Black Teacher, Black Students More Likely to Graduate
Greg Stanley/Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Low-income black students who have at least one black teacher in elementary school are significantly more likely to graduate high school and consider attending college, concludes a new study co-authored by a Johns Hopkins University economist. Having at least one black teacher[Read More…]
McCormick Square Project to Be Topic of April 20 forum at Roosevelt University
Lori T. Healey, CEO Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (Photo: roosevelt.edu) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. City and convention development experts will lead a panel discussion on the newly designated McCormick Square during the Gerald Fogelson Forum on Real Estate. The program will take place April 20 at 5 p.m. at Roosevelt[Read More…]
Firelei Báez, Hương Ngô to bring work to DePaul Art Museum
Vessel of Genealogies, 2016 (Courtesy of the Artist and Gallery Wendy Norris) Artists offer Dominican and Vietnamese perspectives in spring exhibitions CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Caribbean and Asian influences will be on display at the DePaul Art Museum this spring with Miami artist Firelei Báez and Chicago artist Hương Ngô.[Read More…]
Spring Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2017. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks and onions are becoming more[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports April 9, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police blotter reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Announces Earth Week Celebration April 15 through April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2017. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to celebrate Earth Week with several events scheduled April 15 to April 22. April 15 Arbor Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. Receive a free tree from the[Read More…]
Park Forest Youth Commission to Host Teen Job Fair on Saturday, April 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2017. The Park Forest Youth Commission hosts a teen job fair on Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The event is intended for Park Forest youth ages 16 to 25. Those 15 years of age[Read More…]
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