University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students and prospective students of Governors State University can assess their prior learning, learn how it can be applied to a college portfolio, and how it may lead to college credit at a seminar hosted by the Interdisciplinary Studies Program and the College of Arts and Sciences.[Read More…]
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Student Council Elected at Marian Catholic High School
(SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic Student Council has been elected for the 2011-2012 school year. In addition to planning Homecoming Week activities, the group also schedules several service events for the year, including the Christmas Food Drive, and is pre-planning the annual Children’s Carnival for spring semester. With[Read More…]
Illinois Office Of Tourism Announces Free Enjoy Illinois Travel App Now Available On Android Mobile Phones
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2011. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) today announced a new free mobile travel application is now available for Android smart phones to help visitors get around the state. The Enjoy Illinois travel app, which first launched to iPhone users in August,[Read More…]
Illinois State Fire Marshal Urges Family Involvement For Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Week
October 9 – 15 – National Fire Prevention Week: Protect Your Family from Fire SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011. This year’s National Fire Prevention Campaign Week is October 9-15, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging families to take time to follow important steps in fire safety. In[Read More…]
Durbin: Jobs Act Will Help Illinois Small Businesses
Uses 155 year old Peoria, Illinois company as example of how Congress can encourage job creation and help strengthen small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) took to the floor of the Senate to encourage the passage of President Obama’s American Jobs Act which is scheduled[Read More…]
Free Electronics Recycling Event to be Held Saturday, October 22
Flossmoor, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011. Do you have e-waste around the house that you don’t know how to recycle? Drop it off at the Free Electronics Recycling event being held on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parker Jr., High School Parking Lot, 2810 School Street,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on Rail Project to Reduce Delays, Expand Passenger Service
Englewood Flyover to Create Nearly 1,500 Jobs, Ease Congestion, Improve Safety CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn, joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and other federal, state and local officials, broke ground yesterday on the Englewood Flyover, a project that eliminates[Read More…]
Kirk Releases Report on Illinois` Growing Debt Crisis
State of Illinois Debt Worrying Credit Markets CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2011. With reports that the State of Illinois faces debt concerns greater than any other state, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today published the Report on Illinois Debt, advising citizens on how much their state owes and the danger of its[Read More…]
‘Bike the Calumet ‘on Sunday October 16
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011. On Sunday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discover the mysteries of the Calumet when you ‘Bike the Calumet.’ The 12 mile ride will start at Harborside International Golf Course, 11100 S. Doty Ave. East, Chicago. Along the ride, you will see Chicago’s “second[Read More…]
Robin Hoods Kayak the Chicago River (Video)
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 10, 2011. Organized as part of Take Back Chicago today a group of 40 activists dressed as Robin Hoods kayaked the Chicago River toward the Mortgage Bankers Association meeting to deliver a message: it’s time for the big banks to pay us back for the losses we have suffered through[Read More…]
