From Casey Toner at the Southtown Star: Former Rich Central girls varsity basketball coach Bryan Craig’s self-published new book, “It’s her fault,” won’t likely be making any of the school’s suggested reading lists — but it’s getting attention, nonetheless. Craig, also a guidance counselor at the school, was put on[Read More…]
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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Disasters During National Preparedness Month
Possibility of Impacts from Hurricane Isaac in Illinois Underscore Importance of Preparedness SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. With weather forecasters predicting the potential for heavy rainfall this weekend as remnants of Hurricane Isaac move through Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today reminded people of the importance of personal preparedness. The[Read More…]
LIHEAP Priority Enrollment Begins Sept 4 in Illinois
Seniors, People with Disabilities Can Begin Applying for Home Heating Assistance SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance today announced that seniors and people with disabilities can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)[Read More…]
US Conference of Bishops Statement Supports Adjunct Union at Duquesne
PITTSBURGH–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. In the spirit of the Labor Day Statement delivered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Adjuncts Association will distribute flyers at Monday’s parade asking Duquesne to treat all faculty members with dignity and to recognize their union. The Conference of Catholic Bishops points out[Read More…]
Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity Heads to Chicago September 2 thru 4
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2012. On August 12, a broad bi-national coalition of more than 100 U.S. civil society organizations, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC), Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), Global Exchange and the Drug Policy[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 31, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Republican Platform Calls for Sweeping Changes to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Delegates to this week’s Republican National Convention approved a party platform calling for sweeping changes to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Pledging to “save Medicare by modernizing it,” the platform supports vice presidential nominee Paul[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Statement on Opening of Public Charter School in North Chicago
NORTH CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Today U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) released the following statement in support for the opening of the LEARN Public Charter School in North Chicago at Great Lakes Naval Station: “We congratulate the newest LEARN public charter school on its opening day and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Record Seat Belt Usage in Illinois
State Achieves Nearly 94 Percent Usage Rate; Encourages Safe Driving During Labor Day Weekend CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has achieved an all-time high seat belt usage rate in 2012. Federal observational surveys showed that 93.6 percent of front-seat passengers were using seat belts as[Read More…]
Veterans Services Take Spotlight at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting Veterans Appreciation Day on Thursday, September 6 at its main campus in University Park. All events are free and open to the public. A Veterans Employment Workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room D1246. Veterans will get[Read More…]
PSC Graduate Wins Community Service Award
May 2012 graduate Kelly Mendez (center) recently was honored with the Dr. James H. Griffith Community Service Award from Prairie State College (PSC). She is congratulated by Brunetta Hill-Corley (left), vice chair of the PSC Board of Trustees, and Helen Manley (right), coordinator of student and campus life at PSC,[Read More…]
