Increased access to education would improve provider training SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2012. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon joined state Rep. Don Moffitt (R-Gilson) and state Rep. Lisa Dugan (D-Bradley) yesterday to issue recommendations that will help improve rural emergency medical services. The recommendations were generated after 17 hearings of the Illinois House[Read More…]
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Lt. Governor Sheila Simon Visits GSU, Discusses Challenges in Higher Education
Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and GSU President Elaine P. Maimon with Dual Degree Program students (from left) Kayla Randolph-Clark, of Manhattan; Cecilia Diaz, of Chicago Ridge; and April Grammer, of Flossmoor. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Affordability, retention, and college completion – all key components of Governors State University’s commitment[Read More…]
‘STEP BACK INTO A 1950s CHRISTMAS’ Exhibit at 1950s PF House Museum
The Christmas tree at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas," exhibit will be on display at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, open Wednesdays and Saturdays in December from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by[Read More…]
SD 163: Blackhawk Students Are Informed Citizens
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When Election Day arrived on November 6, the sixth grade students in Danielle Anderson’s class at Blackhawk Intermediate Center were well informed about the issues. In an in depth Current Events’ unit, the students learned about the electoral process spanning from the national conventions to post-election news.[Read More…]
Illinois Firearm Deer First-Season Harvest Totals Over 72,000 Deer
Increase of more than 5,000 over last year’s first weekend SPRINGFIELD, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2012. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today reported that hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 72,111 deer during the opening weekend of the 2012 Illinois Firearm Deer Season, Nov. 16-18. The second portion[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry, or mathematics) teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, December 4, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University in Engbretson Hall. The Alternative Teacher[Read More…]
‘A Christmas Carol,’ Salt Creek Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Proclaim Holiday Season at GSU Center for Performing Arts
“The Nutcracker” at GSU. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Updated November 26, 2012 at 9:52 a.m. per new information from GSU. Original press release contained an incorrect date for "A Christmas Carol." University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two beloved holiday classics are coming to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts. “A Christmas Carol” will be[Read More…]
Family Dollar Open on Thanksgiving to Serve Customers’ Needs
MATTHEWS, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 20, 2012– Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO), one of the fastest-growing discount retail chains in the country, will open its stores at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 22. "Family Dollar is proud to be a neighborhood store, and we know that in many communities, we are the only store to which our customers have[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Congress to Extend Tax Relief to Struggling Homeowners
Extension Set to Expire in December, Forcing Illinois Homeowners to Pay Taxes on Any Mortgage Relief Received Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined 41 of her counterparts in calling on Congress to extend tax relief for homeowners who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven because of financial[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and President Cullerton Call for Driver’s Licenses for All Illinois Motorists
250,000 Unlicensed Illinois Drivers Pose Preventable Danger; Increased Insurance Costs for All Drivers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) today were joined by state and local leaders and the Illinois Highway Safety Coalition (HSC) to announce their support of efforts to ensure that every[Read More…]
