Martin Sheen joins America’s unions in saying “thanks” www.aflcio.org/thankyou Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. – “Thanks for the work you do” is heard all too rarely, says the AFL-CIO, in launching a creative new digital application just in time to reclaim Labor Day as a day to recognize people for their[Read More…]
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BMO Harris Bank Presents first annual Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Event Honoring Martin Puryear, Winner of the 2012 National Medal of Arts
Carts & Cocktails coming to Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin Puryear’s installation of “Bodark Arc,” at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP). BMO Harris Bank is pleased to present this annual benefit fundraiser, Carts & Cocktails,[Read More…]
Governors State Offers Computer Networking Series
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Computer Network training is now available at Governors State University. The Computer Networking Series offered this fall enables participants to gain career enhancing skills through non-credit courses. Students will receive training preparing them for certifications in Comptia’a A+ and Cisco’s Certified Network Administration. Courses may be taken[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Information Session on Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an Information Session/Open House for individuals interested in learning more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in room D34000, at the university. Information will be presented about admission[Read More…]
Governors State University Family Development Center Receives National Accreditation
Family Development Center Executive Director Carol Morrison. (ENEWSPF) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University has been nationally recognized for meeting the highest standards of early childhood education. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading professional organization working on[Read More…]
IDES Offices Closed Sept. 3 to Observe Labor Day
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. All services will be available on the IDES website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits are encouraged to use the Internet. Regular[Read More…]
IEMA Seeks People for Radiation Response Volunteer Corps
Volunteers Will Assist During Large-Scale Radiological Incidents SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. A pilot program recently launched by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will create a pool of radiation response volunteers trained to support the state’s response to large-scale radiological accidents at the six operating nuclear power plants in Illinois. Illinois’[Read More…]
Schakowsky, Quigley, Durbin Hold Forum on Student Loan Debt
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Senator Dick Durbin (IL) held a congressional field forum to explore the impact of the growing student loan debt on families and the economy. The forum was hosted in the Chicago City Council chambers, where the Illinois lawmakers[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names New Downtown Park in Honor of Maggie Daley
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday announced that the new park scheduled to begin construction in North Grant Park later this fall will be named Maggie Daley Park to honor Chicago’s beloved late former First Lady. The 20-acre, multi-functional park will include multisensory landscaping; signature elements like rock-climbing[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Construction of New Illinois Route 47 Green Interchange on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)
First Move Illinois Project to Create 390 Jobs, Support Economic Growth HUNTLEY–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by representatives from the Village of Huntley, Kane and McHenry counties, local labor unions and the Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway to visit the Tollway’s first construction project as[Read More…]
