CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. A successful movement is a movement that constantly reflects upon its own struggles, those of the past, and its relation to other movements. Which is why the Occupy Chicago Education Committee has been working around the clock to bring you a huge and diverse list of teach-ins[Read More…]
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Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 744 Amending IL Horse Racing and Riverboat Gambling Acts
Governor provides alternative proposal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 744. “Over the past several months, my administration has conducted a thorough review of Senate Bill 744. After decades of fiscal mismanagement and ethical problems, a quick fix with significant and long-lasting[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for Safer Pest Control Project’s 5th Annual Ladybug Bash
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2011. Safer Pest Control Project cordially invites you to the 5th annual Ladybug Bash featuring an open bar with craft beers and delicious wines, local and organic food including wood-fired pizzas, a green auction, and live musing including songs from the ‘Beetles.” Please join us to celebrate[Read More…]
Tree Leaves Falling But Baseball Still Calling
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When you woke up on Sunday morning you probably saw some rain coming down and thought how chilly and dreary the day looked. But when eleven members of the Park Forest Mustang Fall Ball team woke up Sunday, they looked outside and prayed that the rain would[Read More…]
Low Interest Rates Translate to Poor Earnings for Park Forest Taxpayers
Drops in interest rates have not been good for Park Forest taxpayers. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Interest rates have declined substantially over the past four years and this has meant a real loss for Park Forest. Village Board members learned Saturday just how much. At a financial update session that got[Read More…]
Track Record Highlights Busy Night Of Hanover Stake Action
Overandovervictory opened the Sunday night stakes action with an easy win in the first division of the Hanover stake for 2-year-old trotting colts. (SUPPLIED) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freshman trotters stepped into the spotlight on Sunday night at Balmoral Park as a pair of Hanover Stakes shared top billing on the 10-race[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole Students Sending Gifts of Love to Soldiers
(SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- St. Lawrence O’Toole Student Council recently had a red, white and blue jeans day fundraiser to collect money for gifts for an alumnus soldier and his battalion. The students collected about $100.00 which they used to purchase snacks and toiletries for the soldiers. The faculty also joined[Read More…]
Governors State Hosts Summer Undergrad Open House
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prospective undergraduate students, with the proper transcripts, can be admitted on the spot to Governors State University at Instant Admission Day on Saturday, November 5. GSU will host the free open house event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students interested in transferring into one of[Read More…]
Prairie State College Breaks Ground on Garden of Learning
(SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A group of faculty, staff, and students at Prairie State College (PSC) gathered Oct. 14 for the volunteer groundbreaking of the new PSC Garden of Learning. Sustainability Coordinator Beth Koprowski (kneeling, left) organized the event to launch the garden project, intended to bring together the PSC[Read More…]
Gen. John Allen: Running the War in Afghanistan (CBS 60 Minutes Video)
As the war in Afghanistan hits 10 years, guerrilla tactics are still exacting a high human toll. Gen. John Allen, the man in charge of the war, tells Scott Pelley that some U.S. troops will need to be there longer than most Americans thought. Read Story at CBS: Running the[Read More…]
