CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced several top appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the latest in a series of appointments Governor Quinn will make as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, economic development and increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas of[Read More…]
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Gonzalez Sues Faso Alleging Slander (Video/Story)
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- You may feel the need for a shower after watching this. From the Southtown Star: Chicago Heights mayoral candidate David Gonzalez on Thursday filed a lawsuit against his opponent, Joe Faso, claiming Faso accused him in mailings and YouTube videos of selling drugs out of his accounting[Read More…]
Southland Friends of Labor Annual Breakfast, March 24, 2011, UAW 588 (Video)
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Southland Friends of Labor held a breakfast on March 24, 2011, at UAW 588 in Chicago Heights. Speakers included: Steven Schurch — President (Carpenters Local 272) & Assistant to the President (Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters) Bob Reiter — Chicago Federation of Labor Tom Villanova —[Read More…]
Explosion and Fire in Birch Street Townhomes Ruled an Accident
Updated March 25 at 9:44 a.m. with information from J.U.L.I.E.’s Web site Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has determined that the home explosion that occurred on February 22 at 13 Bailey Street in Park Forest was the ‘result of accidental causation.’ The report does[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Express Support of Quincy Appeal
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) supporting the City of Quincy’s appeal of the Commission’s decision to dismiss the a permit application for the hydroelectric power plant at Lock and Dam 21.[Read More…]
Retired Band Director Receives Award from PSC
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What do Beyoncé, the United States Army, and Disney World have in common? They all have students of John Weber, retired music educator, working for them. Weber was recently honored with the Prairie State College (PSC) Howard Luckey Excellence in Jazz Leadership Award at the 23rd Annual[Read More…]
PSC’s Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society Inducts Five New Members
The students shown were recently inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society at Prairie State College. Left to right: Yesina Dukes, Lisa Fremouw, Robert Marsh, Chiara Freeman, and Gabrielle Lewis. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The inspiration to be a nurse can come in many ways as the[Read More…]
District 163 Schools Win Spotlight Awards
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois State Board of Education has awarded 2010 Illinois Honor Roll and Spotlight School designation to Mohawk Intermediate Center for the sixth consecutive year, Beacon Hill Primary Center for the fifth consecutive year and 21st Century Preparatory Center for the third consecutive year. The Spotlight School[Read More…]
Rich East Flag And Baton Twirling Teams Place At State Level
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Flags and Baton Twirlers competed in 2011 U.S.T.A. (United States Twirling Association) state competition at Hille Middle School in Oak Forest Last week and came away with many top honors. The Rocket Baton Twirlers placed first and the Flag Team placed second at the[Read More…]
Paralympic Athlete to Share Story and Wisdom at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Actor, patient advocate, and Paralympic athlete John Siciliano will discuss his life-altering accident and the road to recovery and success at an appearance on Monday, April 11, at 11 a.m., in Sherman Hall at Governors State University. After an accident in which his car was hit by[Read More…]
