CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The State’s Cemetery Oversight Board met earlier today and adopted a resolution urging immediate passage of SB 699 or substantially similar legislation to address concerns regarding the implementation of the Cemetery Oversight Act signed by Governor Quinn last year. The Board also today welcomed its newest member,[Read More…]
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ITC Announces 34th Year of Summer Arts Marathon
The Illinois Theatre Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On June 20, the Illinois Theatre Center will begin the 34th year of Project S.A.M. – the Summer Arts Marathon. This highly acclaimed program has given more than 1200 youngsters the opportunity to explore and gain basic skills in music, dance,[Read More…]
Prairie State College Receives Second Casa Club Yuriria Scholarship Donation
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second year in a row, the Casa Club Yuriria is supporting Prairie State College students with a scholarship donation. Casa Club Yuriria, a Chicago-based social club, renewed its scholarship gift for Hispanic students. The club recently met with the 2010 scholarship recipients and donated $4,000[Read More…]
DownTown Gym Celebrates Three Years of Fitness
Earl and Alia Davis celebrate three years of fitness in DownTown Park Forest Thursday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One thing you know for sure when you enter Quality Classic Health and Fitness Center: You belong. Doesn’t matter if you are fit enough to run a Marathon, lift several hundred[Read More…]
Prairie State College Southland Jazz Ensemble to Perform at Summer Music at Ravisloe
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This event is the first of four concert series sponsored by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. The first concert features The Prairie State College Southland Jazz Ensemble, an 18-piece professional big band. Enjoy an evening of music from the Swing era such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and[Read More…]
Brainstorm 2011 National Competition and Exhibit at GSU
Artwork of the national juried art competition at Governors State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Brainstorm 2011, a national juried art competition at Governors State University, features 46 pieces selected from 167 entries. The exhibit includes artwork by 28 artists from around the nation. The show runs through June[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms occurring on April 19, 2011, and April 22 to May 2, 2011, and flooding resulting[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces State Efforts to Address Rising Temperatures
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. As temperatures rise, Governor Pat Quinn today announced services available to protect people from the near-record heat, and asked people across Illinois to look out for those most vulnerable to the high temperatures, including the elderly and children. “We must all be aware of the health risks[Read More…]
Cooling Centers Available In Park Forest During Extreme Heat
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. The Village of Park Forest has several designated cooling centers for residents to help cope with the extreme heat. Cooling centers are located at: Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard Park Forest Police Station, 200 Lakewood Boulevard[Read More…]
Sustainability Initiatives at Governors State University (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Susan Rakstang, Associate Vice President for Facilities Development and Management, addresses the Park Forest Village Board on environmental sustainability efforts, past, present and future, at Governors State University. The presentation occurred at the Rules Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2011.
