School districts show positive trends Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. School districts nationwide are showing improvements in measures related to nutritional policies, physical education and tobacco policies, according to the 2012 School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS). SHPPS is the largest and most comprehensive survey to assess school health policies.[Read More…]
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Highlights from Lyric Opera’s 2013-2014 Season to Kick Off ‘Opera Up Close’ Series at GSU Center for Performing Arts
University Park—(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013 – For the fourth consecutive year, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts will begin its popular “Opera Up Close” series with a celebrated quartet of singers making their GSU debut. The Lyric Opera Preview returns to the Center for Performing Arts stage for one performance[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 26, 2013
Noah Alexander Graham ("Rock On" shirt, arm raised, holding flag), age 4, with his dad Dan Graham, Jr., and the bicycle he won Saturday at Park Forest’s 2013 Youth Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2013. On Wednesday, August 28 beginning at 6 p.m. the Park Forest Public[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Ensure All Illinois Students Get an Early Start on Learning
New Law Lowers Compulsory School Age from Seven to Six Years Old CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law that lowers the compulsory school age for students in Illinois in order to ensure all children have the opportunity to build a solid foundation for academic achievement.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Honors the Courage of All Who Marched at Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington which led to the passage of major civil rights reforms for the United States. At Chicago’s DuSable Museum[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Job Fair for Soon-to-Open Pullman Park Retail Development
New Development is Creating 600 Jobs and Serving as Economic Catalyst for the Far South Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by local officials to open the Workforce Development Resource and Job Fair at George H. Corliss High School for the soon-to-open Pullman Park Retail Development.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Celebrates Achievements of One Summer Chicago Students Participating in Civic Engagement and Passage Outreach Projects
Almost $300,000 Donation to One Summer Chicago Program Created 120 Jobs for Young Chicago Students, Adding to the More than 18,000 Youth Job Opportunities the Program Offers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel attended a student showcase of community engagement and safe passage outreach projects through a $300,000 donation partially[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Advisory Committee for School Repurposing and Community Development
Community Leaders, Planning Experts, Social Service Providers and Government Professionals to Make Recommendations on the Planning and Process for Repurposing Closed School Facilities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Today Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the creation of the Advisory Committee for School Repurposing and Community Development. The committee has been established to explore[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Beginning of Construction of Intermodal Facility at O’Hare International Airport
New Facility at O’Hare Will Create 3,000 Construction and 100 Permanent Jobs; City’s Second TIFIA Loan Closes for a total of nearly $400 million in Investment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. New Facility at O’Hare Will Create 3,000 Construction and 100 Permanent Jobs; City’s Second TIFIA Loan Closes for a total of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1.5 Million to Build Ultra High Speed Broadband Network in Southern Illinois
State Investment in Innovation and Cutting Edge Jobs will Fuel Economic Growth CARBONDALE–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced an investment of $1.5 million to build an ultra high speed broadband network in Southern Illinois. The partnership between Frontier North, Inc., the City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University and[Read More…]
