Winners will be honored at a special ceremony at the Executive Mansion CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service are accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers through a statewide award program to[Read More…]
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Park Forest Environment Commission to Host Educational Forum on ‘Composting’ at the Park Forest Public Library on January 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2013. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to attend an educational forum on ‘Composting’ to be held on Saturday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ringering Room of the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. Kate Bradley, Master Gardener, composter and traveling chef[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Elected Officials and Community Leaders Continue Calling for Stronger Gun Control Regulation
Rally at St. Sabina to Support Commonsense Legislation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2013. Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gathered elected officials, community leaders and residents at St. Sabina Church on Chicago’s Southside to continue calling for stronger gun regulations after the Public Health Committee of the Illinois Senate passed restrictions on assault weapons[Read More…]
MAP Task Force Submits Report to Illinois General Assembly
Concludes that access to college for low-income students should remain MAP’s primary goal. Report cautions that the successful program is stretched in its ability to provide sufficient grant aid to all students who are eligible to receive it. Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. In a report delivered to the General Assembly on[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s Return to Capitol Hill Today
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s return to Capitol Hill after suffering a major stroke early last year: “I want to join in welcoming Senator Mark Kirk back to the United States Senate. Each step that he takes is an[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Executive Director Named to State Association Board
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. Sertoma Center Executive Director Named to State Association Board Gus van den Brink, executive director of Alsip, IL -based Sertoma Centre, Inc., has been named to the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF). IARF is a leading trade association comprised of[Read More…]
Get Your Taxes Done for Free At Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) in conjunction with the Center for Economic Progress (CEP) is offering opportunities for individuals and families meeting certain criteria to get their taxes done for free. PSC is one of many organizations operating as a CEP tax site offering tax preparation assistance.[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn Regarding the Fiscal Cliff and the Urgent Need for Pension Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Congress’ bipartisan action to avoid the fiscal cliff and the urgent need for pension reform in Illinois before Jan. 9: “I salute President Barack Obama for his leadership and the members of Congress who took decisive[Read More…]
Ronald Blackstone, Husband of Dr. Blondean Davis, Superintendent of Matteson District 162 and CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, Dies Suddenly
Ronald Blackstone, national service industry executive, former Illinois State Board of Education member, school board volunteer OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012—Ronald Blackstone, a national service industry business executive and former member of the Illinois State Board of Education, enjoyed an “intentional, purposeful and very productive life.” Blackstone, 74, president[Read More…]
Lovie Smith Fired by the Bears
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2012. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Bears have fired head coach Lovie Smith. Smith has been the head coach for the past nine seasons. The Bears were eliminated from playoff contention when the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Smith had one year[Read More…]
