Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. As college students pack up to head back to school and high school seniors begin to think about their college prospects, the Center for American Progress released a report today entitled, “Unequal Aid: Discriminatory Treatment of Gay and Transgender Applicants and Families Headed by Same-Sex Couples[Read More…]
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Park Forest Youth Commission to Hold ‘Back to School Celebration’ August 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. The Park Forest Youth Commission will host a ‘Back to School Celebration’ on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Forest Village Green (Main Street DownTown Park Forest). The event will feature food and lots and lots of fun including:[Read More…]
Durbin Announces $16.3 Million in Illinois Airport Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that several Illinois airports have received a total of $16,328,409 in grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for infrastructure improvements and upgrades. “Today’s grants will allow airports in Illinois to make needed improvements and upgrades to help them[Read More…]
New Illinois Laws Will Reduce Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water, Allow Recycled Water to be Used for Non-Consumption Purposes
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed three bills to improve Illinois environment and water systems. The Governor signed House Bills 2056 and 3090 to improve and enhance pharmaceutical collection and disposal programs, as well as House Bill 248, to allow recycled, treated wastewater to be used for non-consumption[Read More…]
Governors State Hosts First Class of Dual Degree Students
(photo supplied) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University welcomed its first class of Dual Degree Program (DDP) students to campus during a special orientation session last week. Forty-three DDP students, who are currently attending area community colleges, toured Governors State, met faculty and advisors, listened to a panel discussion by[Read More…]
$25,000 Instant Guarantee On Balmoral Pick 5 Pool Wednesday
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Multi race mania will be the theme at Balmoral Park on Wednesday. One carryover and two guaranteed pools will bring the national gambling spotlight to the mile track . Handicappers across North America can get a head start on their competition with free program pages for races 2[Read More…]
SPJ Supports Chicago Tribune In Freedom Of Information Case
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The Society of Professional Journalists has joined an amicus brief challenging the University of Illinois Board of Trustees’ attempt to conceal records involving preferential treatment of well-connected applicants to the state university system. The brief was filed Friday in support of the Chicago Tribune Company after the Board of Trustees[Read More…]
Illinois Connects More than 100 Job Seekers with Good-Paying Jobs at Aon
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) have come together to place more than 100 job seekers in good-paying jobs at the Chicago-based professional services firm. The collaboration highlights Governor Pat Quinn’s efforts to grow jobs and connect qualified job seekers with ready-to-hire[Read More…]
Simon to Lead Classrooms First Commission Team to Study Ways to Cut Bureaucracy, Improve Student Opportunities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will lead a state commission charged with cutting school district administration costs and redirecting those tax dollars to students and classrooms, thanks to legislation signed today by Governor Quinn. Simon’s Classrooms First Commission will study how districts can improve educational opportunities, reduce duplicative[Read More…]
Labor Rights Week In Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Rocco Claps joined the Consuls General of Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala to announce the upcoming Labor Rights Week. During this year’s Labor Rights Week, entitled “Women in the Workforce,” the Mexican Consulate will host a series of workshops and activities[Read More…]
