Features Songs, Dances from the Wonderful Land of Oz University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Follow the Yellow Brick Road to this summer’s Musical Theatre Camp at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts. This year’s camp, from June 17 to 21, takes it inspiration from “The Wizard of Oz” as young participants[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Ways of Making: Digital Art Exhibit at GSU Gallery
Ways of Making: Digital Art (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University is presenting “Ways of Making: Digital Art,” featuring the work of artists Kate Friedman, Kate Ingold, and Anne Hayden Stevens, now through 27, 2013. A closing reception celebrating the exhibition will be[Read More…]
Spring Knowledge Exchange Classes at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Never stop learning” could be the mantra of students in The Knowledge Exchange, a program from the School of Extended Learning at Governors State University. Classes are offered for adults on a wide range of topics. Registration for spring classes is underway. Classes begin on April 5,[Read More…]
Statue of Liberty to Reopen by July 4th
Repairs Progressing on Docks, Energy Infrastructure, and other Facilities Damaged by Hurricane Sandy NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service expects to reopen the Statue of Liberty to visitors by July 4, 2013, after repairing the extensive damage to[Read More…]
Secretary Salazar Celebrates Completion of Tamiami Trail Bridge, Major Milestone in Ongoing Restoration of the Everglades
Restoration of Natural Water Flows to Everglades National Park Marks Completion of Modified Water Delivery Project EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today joined Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Jo-Ellen Darcy and other local officials to celebrate the completion of a one-mile[Read More…]
Updated Materials on Cost of Iraq War, Korb Statement on 10th Anniversary
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. Today, on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the Center for American Progress released an updated timeline of events and “The Iraq War Ledger” on the human, financial, and strategic costs of the war. CAP Senior Fellow Lawrence J. Korb released the following statement:[Read More…]
The Clean Murray Budget Versus the Dirty Ryan Budget
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. As the full Senate and House prepare to debate their budget resolutions for fiscal year 2014 that reflect diametrically opposed visions of American’s energy and climate futures, the Center for American Progress today released “The Clean Murray Budget Versus the Dirty Ryan Budget.” The Senate budget, authored[Read More…]
Senators Leahy, Lee Introduce Legislation To Update Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Bipartisan Bill Would Strengthen Email Privacy For All Americans Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013 — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday to strengthen the 27-year-old Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and better protect digital privacy rights. “No one could have imagined[Read More…]
More Than 440 Illinois Communities Receive Top Honors for Maintaining Fluoride Levels
Park Forest One of 448 Community Water Systems Receiving Award for Maintaing State Mandated Fluoride Levels Every Month in 2013 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) along with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) today presented fluoridation awards to 448 community water systems for maintaining state mandated[Read More…]
New Illinois Law Prompts $7.3 Million from Businesses Late on Taxes that Fund Unemployment Benefits
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. More than $7.3 million has been collected from 23 businesses because the state now can hold individuals personally liable for purposefully not paying the full amount of the payroll tax that funds unemployment insurance benefits, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. Holding individuals personally[Read More…]
