Pictured: SSC Chairman Frank Zuccarelli with Coaches Darrell Scott and Steve Ruzich SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Congratulations to South Suburban College Coach Darrell Scott on his induction to the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Region IV Hall of Fame. Coach Scott is a 1987 graduate of Grinnell College[Read More…]
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Bernie Sanders Statement on Chicago Principal LaRaviere ‘Removal’ from Post at Blaine Elementary School
READING, Pa. –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday released the following statement after Chicago Principal Troy LaRaviere was “removed” from his post at Blaine Elementary School by the Chicago Board of Education: “It is absolutely unacceptable that a school principal is facing politically-motivated retaliation because he dared[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly To Host College Savings Night for Parents on April 25
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2016. Parents can learn about two economical college savings programs during Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s 2nd annual College Savings Night on Monday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Country Club Hills City Hall, Downstairs Room 105/106, located at 4200 W. 183rd Street. Representatives will explain College Illinois[Read More…]
To The Editor: A Note Of “Thanks” for Interviewing Golden Apple Award Winner Debra Thomas
To The Editor: Just a note to say “thanks” for the excellent interview on eNewsPF with Debra Thomas regarding the Golden Apple Award. As I mentioned at Monday night’s Village Board meeting, this is a great honor for her as an educator, but also for Rich East High School and the Village[Read More…]
‘Barbara Rossi’s: Poor Traits’ and ‘Eye Owe You!’ Opens at DePaul Art Museum on May 12
Chicago artist Barbara Rossi’s “Eye Deal” from 1974 is part of “Poor Traits,” an exhibition opening at the DePaul Art Museum May 12. This work is acrylic on Plexiglas panel and frame. (Image courtesy of the artist and the Bill McClain Collection of Chicago Imagism, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art)[Read More…]
Sitting Down With Rich East High School’s Golden Apple Recipient Debra Thomas (Story & Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fighting for the rights of her students. That’s just one of the goals that drives Mrs. Debra Thomas, a Special Education teacher at Rich East High School who was recently named a Golden Apple recipient. In a statement, Golden Apple refers to Mrs. Thomas as “… an[Read More…]
Earth Day Movie and Discussion at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on April 23
The Izaak Walton Preserve. Source: http://www.homewoodizaakwalton.com/ Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of a movie about the History of Homewood’s Izaak Walton Preserve on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening.[Read More…]
Fall 2016 Registration Open at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Registration for fall 2016 is open at Prairie State College (PSC). Priority registration for current students began Monday, April 18. Open registration for all students begins Monday, April 25. Credit courses begin Monday, Aug. 22. Non-credit courses include a variety of single-day and multiple-session offerings that[Read More…]
IL House Speaker Madigan: Constitutional Amendment will Help Strengthen State Support for Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. Speaker of the Illinois House Michael J. Madigan on Monday issued the following statement regarding a constitutional amendment to strengthen education throughout Illinois: “Every student in Illinois deserves an excellent education. By helping our schools deliver a world-class education to our children, we are helping[Read More…]
More Than 500 Young Adults Attend Rep. Kelly’s Youth Job and Resource Expo
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. More than 500 young people from the South Suburbs and Chicago attended Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s annual Youth Job and Resource Expo on Saturday at Thornwood Township High School in Harvey. “The job fair brought out hundreds of enthusiastic young people who were eager to find summer work,”[Read More…]