Lily Eskelsen García: Congress can put students and families ahead of partisan politics WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)– January 03, 2017 – The National Education Association and its 3 million members are urging the 115th U.S. Congress to renew its commitment to students and public education, to govern by putting families ahead of[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Services at Governors State University On January 17
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2017. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
‘Small But Mighty’ Art Exhibition Opens at the Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery Jan. 3
Photo Source: Prairie State College CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2017. The “Small But Mighty” art exhibition opens at Prairie State College, Jan. 3, 2017, and will be on display in the Christopher Art Gallery at the main campus through Jan. 26. An artists’ reception is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m.,[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s Dampier Claims Second Straight Region IV Player of the Week Honor
Photo Source: Prairie State College CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2017. The Prairie State College Athletic Department was pleased to learn that Ariana Dampier of the women’s basketball team was named the NJCAA Region IV Player of the Week for the week ending December 18. The recognition marks the second straight week[Read More…]
Young Artists Examine AIDS, Childhood in Show at DePaul Art Museum
Group exhibition ‘One day this kid will get larger’ opens Jan. 26 “Growing Concern” is a digital print by Shan Kelley. The work is part of “One day this kid will get larger,” a group exhibition at DePaul Art Museum that explores HIV and AIDS through the lenses of childhood,[Read More…]
Chicago Veterans for Peace to Meet on January 5
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2017. Start the new year off with political artist and Chicago Veterans for Peace member Eric Garcia in Gallery 100 of the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday, January 5 at 6 p.m. The Art Institute is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The event is[Read More…]
Peace Prayers at St. Ireneaus Church on January 4
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–Park Forest People of Faith will gather for the first Peace Prayers of the New Year on Wednesday, January 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Irenaeaus Church, 78 Cherry Street in Park Forest. All are invited to attend.
Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Statement Against Trump Appointees
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2017. Statement from the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group Executive Committee: The key role of the Environmental Protection Agency is to ensure that all Americans can enjoy clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and have their health protected from environmental and climate threats. In order to pass[Read More…]
Members’ Slides Night at Sierra Club Meeting on January 9
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)-January 3, 2017. The January meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will be on Monday, January 9th. The meeting will be at 7:15 pm, at the Frankfort Public Library. This meeting’s program will be Members’ Slides Night. This is the one meeting in the year when[Read More…]
Six Vie For Three Village Trustee Seats In Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have thrown their hats in the ring for three village trustee seats in Park Forest. The spring consolidated election will be held April 4, 2017. All candidates are running for full, 4-year terms. Park Forest holds strict, non-partisan elections. This means candidates for office in[Read More…]