Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently became a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to further campus efforts toward building a healthy and just world. Through membership in AASHE, PSC will receive support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution[Read More…]
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District 163 Announces Straight A Students for 2010-11 School Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 announced students who had Straight A records for the 2010-2011 school year. Names of students earning top honors appear below: Beacon Hill Primary Center Anesia Hoskins Cameron Williams Michael Wesley Mohawk Intermediate Center Connor Elmore Daniel Garcia John Hatcher Jordyn Hester[Read More…]
Governor Quinn: State Working with Communities Following Storm to Ensure Public Safety
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today said state emergency management officials are coordinating with communities affected by Monday’s violent wind storm to ensure they have the resources needed for public safety. “Yesterday’s storm left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity,” said Governor Quinn. “Power crews are[Read More…]
Durbin And Religious Leaders Announce DREAM Act Sabbath Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and more than a dozen religious leaders representing a broad variety of faith traditions, today announced a DREAM Act Sabbath – an initiative enlisting churches, synagogues, and mosques around the country to dedicate time during[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Businesses Grow In Illinois
New Law Simplifies and Streamlines Environmental Permit Process to Help Illinois’ Employers Create More Jobs CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. As part of his aggressive business agenda, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will make it easier to open and expand a business in Illinois. House Bill 1297 will help employers[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Efforts to Boost Development of South Suburban Cook County
TINLEY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $6.6 million in federal funding to increase affordable housing, stabilize communities and make infrastructure improvements in six south suburban Cook County communities. Awarded through the “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to purchase and rehab or demolish vacant[Read More…]
HHS and States Move to Establish Affordable Insurance Exchanges, Give Americans the Same Insurance Choices as Members of Congress
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a framework to assist states in building Affordable Insurance Exchanges, state-based competitive marketplaces where individuals and small businesses will be able to purchase affordable private health insurance and have the same insurance choices as members[Read More…]
Kirk Introduces Legislation Requiring Military Commission Trials for Foreign Terrorists Seized Abroad
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Juy 11, 2011. Following the transfer of Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame, a Somali-based terrorist, to New York City for civilian trial, United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced legislation requiring Military Commission trials for foreign terrorists. Military Commissions were used by Presidents Lincoln and Roosevelt – and President Obama recently approved[Read More…]
Park Forest Artist Wins Top Honors at Midwest’s Oldest Juried Art Fair
Park Forest artist Michael Weiss received the 2011 Nettie Hart Awards for Crafts. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Local artist Michael Weiss of Park Forest is the recipient of the Nettie Hart Award for Crafts, presented in honor of Nettie Hart, a key supporter in the early days of The 57th[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 11, 2011
Colleen Beecher (left) of Park Forest, Eric Muchnik and Marie Powers of Old Matteson, enjoy some afternoon rays at the Park Forest Aqua Center Sunday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2011. On Monday, July 11, Park Forest Village Staff and representatives from Baxter & Woodman will conduct a[Read More…]
