Rainbow Trout stocked at more than 40 locations through out Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. The 2013 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. “Here in Illinois, we are committed to[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Launches First Neighborhood Small Business Strategy and Appoints Small Business Advisory Council
New Initiatives will Support Small Business Growth in Neighborhoods Across Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2013. Today, Mayor Emanuel unveiled the Neighborhood Small Business Growth Strategy, the City’s first strategy designed for neighborhood small business growth and his latest initiative to ensure that every part of the city share in its economic[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Bill Requiring Review of Suspicious Vulnerable Adult Deaths Passes Out of Committee
Measure Would Require Review of Suspicious At-Home Deaths of Elderly, Disabled Adults Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced the House Human Services Committee voted out a bill to establish vulnerable adult fatality review teams to investigate suspicious at-home deaths of elderly or disabled Illinois residents. “This legislation[Read More…]
Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee Announces Final Candidate Forum to be Held on Sunday, March 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2013. The final Candidates’ Forum sponsored by the Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. This Forum is being co-sponsored by the Park Forest Cooperatives. Candidates for Library Trustee and Village[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Best Contract for Taxpayers in Illinois History
Three-year Agreement Ratified by Union After Longest Negotiation in History SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday praised the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 members’ approval of the new union contract covering some 35,000 state employees. Negotiations took more than 15 months and the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Takes Sixth in Harper College Tournament
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team received sixth place overall and the fourth place quality award during a recent tournament hosted by Harper College. They competed against teams from 20 schools over four states. Among the individual awards PSC students received were third place in prose interpretation and[Read More…]
Rich East Band Hosts Inaugural Craft Show
Sitting at a special Rich East Rocket Band at Saturday’s Rich East Rocket Band Arts and Crafts Show are current or alumni band members and supporters: Pierre Jacques, Erica Bruce, Keith Bass (band parent), Josh Blomlie, Jacob Bass (Class of 2012), Davante Miller, Alicia Bass, Melody Johnson, Joseph Stone and[Read More…]
Substitute Teacher Academy at GSU in April 2013
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring a daylong Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the university’s Hall of Honors. Many school districts are in need of qualified substitute teachers. This workshop will help experienced and new substitutes increase their[Read More…]
Presentation Focuses on Issues Related to Military Service
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Issues related to serving in the military are not limited to veterans. Often the effects of their experiences are felt by their family and friends, and in their community. The issues facing veterans and the people who care about them will be discussed in a presentation at[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Graduate Program Open House
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) is hosting a graduate programs open house on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the G building Lobby (Faculty Office Center). With 35 master’s, doctorate, and specialist degree programs, GSU is experienced at providing graduate education opportunities for working adults. Information[Read More…]
