University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University recently recognized 137 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Winter 2010 trimester. "I’d like to congratulate each and every one of our undergraduate students who have shown an[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University Receives $6000 Local Tourism Grant
Al Sturges, one of the Sol-a-bration 2010 music organizers enjoys the event. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University recently received a $6,000 Local Tourism Marketing Grant from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote visitation and Summer Sol-a-Bration 2010 at[Read More…]
Job Hunters Boot Camp at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is teaming with Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) and other public and private organizations to provide resources to members of the community seeking employment and those looking to start their own business on Thursday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on GSU’s University[Read More…]
PSC Seeking Nominations for Hall of Honor
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– During its 52-year history, Prairie State College (PSC) has employed many individuals who have committed time and energy to help shape its mission, values, and reputation both in the community and in the state. In order to pay tribute to those people, PSC is creating a Hall[Read More…]
Man Shot by BB Gun When He Confronts Late-Night Jaywalkers
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man was shot by a BB gun after he confronted three teenagers walking on Blackhawk Drive in the middle of the street. According to police, a man told them he was walking eastbound on Blackhawk Drive from Shabbona Drive when he saw three teenagers walking in[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for June 28, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Volunteers, Agencies Counter Misinformation About Oil Spill
PENSACOLA, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2010. Rumors have been spreading about the oil spill. Cancelled vacations, due to exaggerated rumors about dirty beaches, can cause a languishing economy in an otherwise pristine beach town. “Yes, there are tar balls here and there,” said Bianca Ephraim, a receptionist at the National Parks Service,[Read More…]
Press Briefing by National Incident Commander June 26, 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2010. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater BP Oil Spill response, briefed the media Saturday. ADM. THAD ALLEN: Good morning to you all. A couple of updates and I’d like to talk a little about the weather and then we can go[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, June 26, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides Operational Update on the BP Oil Spill Response National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the progress of the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. He addressed the[Read More…]
Oil-spill Response Plan to Protect Sea Turtle Nests and Hatchlings Released
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2010. Unified Command Wildlife Branch scientists and partner organizations are implementing an extraordinary plan to protect sea turtle nests and eggs from potential impacts of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The plan, entitled Sea Turtle Late-Term Nest Collection and Hatchling Release[Read More…]
