Diane S. Conaster (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Diane S. Conaster executive director of information technology services (ITR). She has been interim executive director since the position became available in May 2011. In the role, she will continue to provide vision and direction for[Read More…]
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Golden Dragon Acrobats Bring Unforgettable Display of Agility and Strength
Golden Dragon acrobats. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dazzling and gravity-defying, the Golden Dragon Acrobats bring their unique brand of high-energy excitement to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts for one show. The Golden Dragon Acrobats appear at the GSU Center on Sunday, January 29, at 3 p.m. Celebrate the[Read More…]
GSU Nursing Program Graduates Honored
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three graduates of Governors State University’s nursing program were honored this month at the 14th annual Power of Nursing Leadership luncheon, sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Maria Nehmer, of Monee; Brenda Rocha, of Valparaiso, Indiana; and Jacqueline Whitten, of Harvey; received the Pinnacle Leader[Read More…]
Ways of Making: Photography Exhibit at GSU
“D.N. Chicago”, 2009 by Myra Green of Chicago, from the series "My White Friends." 20×20 archival ink jet print. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University will present “Ways of Making: Photography,” featuring the work of artists Myra Green and Cecil McDonald, Jr., from January[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Boost Tax Relief for Working Families
Increase to Earned Income Tax Credit and Personal Exemption to Help Working Families and Stimulate Local Economies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed major legislation to increase tax relief for working families across Illinois. Senate Bill 400 doubles the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) over two years,[Read More…]
Tiny Tim: ‘Tiptoe Through The Tulips’ on Smothers Brothers (Video)
Commentary I had to explain to some students in our guitar club who Tiny Tim was when one of them showed up with a ukulele. Enjoy this blast from the past.
Durbin Announces a Nearly $700,000 Investment in Illinois First-responder Capabilities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2012. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $693,876 investment in seven fire departments in Illinois. Today’s funding will help support and improve the capability of each department and protection[Read More…]
Judge Mathias Delort Picks Up Key Endorsements, Judicial Ratings
Updated January 10, 2012 at 8:14 p.m. Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Judge Mathias Delort, candidate for judge of the appellate court in Cook County, picked up key endorsements recently from Chicago Alderman Patrick J. O’Connor and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Delort also recently received a "Recommended" for 2011 from the Lesbian and[Read More…]
Quinn and Durbin Announce $7.7 Million Investment to Help Illinois Communities Recover From Storms
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and today announced a more than $7.7 million investment in Illinois communities to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by storms last year. Today’s funding is provided through the Department of Transportation’s Emergency Relief[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Resignation of Chief of Staff Bill Daley
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2012 – 3:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Hope you all had a good weekend. Last week, my Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, informed me that after spending time reflecting with his family over the holidays, he decided it was time to leave Washington and return[Read More…]
