Park Forest

Park Forest Economic Advisory Group Taking Nominations for the 8th Annual Business Person of the Year

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2016.  The Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group each year recognizes current Park Forest business owners for excellence in community service and making a difference by honoring the winner with the Sam Montella Business Person of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted through 5[Read More…]

Murals Under the Chicago ‘L’ Immortalize DePaul University’s Diverse History

Historical figures from DePaul University’s past have been memorialized on actual pillars —in murals painted on the columns beneath the Chicago Fullerton ‘L’ platform. (DePaul University/Joel Dik) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2016 By: Kyle Morrell When referring to pillars of the community, comments are often made in reference to local heroes[Read More…]

Top UNO Charter School Network Management Takes Paid Day Off to Avoid Teachers, Parents and Students as Strike Date Nears

Strike would be first in nation against charter schools or charter system; Teachers, support staff reaffirm that they don’t want to strike — but will if that’s what it takes to protect quality of education for students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016: Some of the city’s top education bureaucrats slunk out of[Read More…]

University of Chicago Reports Endowment of $7.1 Billion

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016.  The University of Chicago endowment ended the year at $7.1 billion as of June 30, 2016, following a negative 1.9 percent return on investments for the preceding year as global stock markets declined by 5.3 percent. This performance was above the negative 2.9 percent median return of[Read More…]

Governors State University Center for Performing Arts Awarded $25,000 in Support of Chicago-based Artist Series

UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016.  600 local artists have performed on the Center for Performing Arts stage, thanks to the generosity and vision of The Chicago Community Trust. Their tireless advocacy for artists and communities is benefiting the Southland region through enabling the presentation of high-quality, affordable performances. The Trust has[Read More…]

Michelle Obama Destroys Donald Trump “This isn’t About Politics; This is About Basic Human Decency” (Video & Transcript)

NEW HAMPSHIRE–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016 By: Rosemary Piser First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful speech today in New Hampshire. This was not merely the First Lady giving a campaign speech for Hillary Clinton.  This was a powerful speech by a women and mother talking from her heart and soul about[Read More…]

Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick to Discuss National Civilian Community Corps’ AmeriCorps Program on October 20

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 12, 2016.  UPDATED: Please note that the time for the presentation has changed.  It will now begin at 10:30 a.m. Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick will speak on October 20th at 10:30 a.m. on the National Civilian Community Corps’ AmeriCorps Program.  The lecture will be held[Read More…]

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