OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2016 By: Rosemary Piser Today, those of us who volunteered on the Clinton campaign received a letter from Robby Mook, Hillary’s Campaign Manager, thanking us for our help. I, like many of my friends and neighbors are still shocked at the outcome of the election and fearful for[Read More…]
Park Forest
Governor Rauner Announces Top Students to be Honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
Ceremony at Old State Capitol recognizes the top student from each college and university in Illinois Samantha Allen of Park Forest is the Student Laureate from Governors State University SPRINGFIELD – (ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the 2016 outstanding college students who will be honored by the[Read More…]
Post Election: For My Child And America, I Will Fight Trump And The GOP
Commentary By Mike Kean I’ve had all day to think about it and try to make myself okay with this election result but I just can’t. I’ve seen a lot of posts saying that we may disagree politically but we can come back together now that the election is over.[Read More…]
From A Jewish American: Crying And Fearful After The Presidential Election
Commentary By Janet Muchnik I can not stop crying. And the nagging fear that was always at the back of my mind is smacking me in the face. WE have been here before. WE come from a people who moved through history always seeking if not a welcoming home, then[Read More…]
“Escape from Nigeria: A Memoir of Faith, Love and War” at Park Forest Library
By Taryn Galbreath Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The author of Escape From Nigeria: A Memior of Faith, Love and War is coming to the Park Forest Public Library. Starvation, diseases, and genocidal massacres claimed the lives of millions during the Nigerian-Biafran War (July 1967-January 1970). Yet one young mother, with six[Read More…]
District 163 Is Pilot School District For National Science Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s longtime and enriching association with the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) has led to the School District’s selection to serve as the sole pilot school district in the United States for the Iridescent Curiosity Machine Family Science Program.” A release[Read More…]
Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia on Saturday, November 12
Post-Election, Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia. After speaking program, participants will ask stores to put up signs saying “We Support Our Muslim Neighbors” Oak Lawn, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. On Saturday, November 12, a rally will be held in support of our Muslim neighbors at the First United Methodist Church[Read More…]
University of Chicago’s Stevanovich Institute to Unite Scholars Studying Questions About Knowledge Formation
Nov. 15 event part of growing effort to introduce institute to UChicago community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016 By Susan Keaton The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge is introducing itself to the University of Chicago this academic year through TED-style talks and a scholarly journal, a full roster of classes[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016.In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with several activities. All activities will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. A Missing Man Table will be displayed, beginning[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois
As Veterans Day approaches, Governor Rauner and the USO of Illinois encourages Illinoisans to remember military members serving throughout the world SPRINGFIELD – (ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service[Read More…]