Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2011. Hidden in the pages of books are extraordinary worlds and characters that can spark creativity and imagination, and unlock the potential that lies within each of our children. Reading is the foundation upon which all other learning is built, and on Read Across America Day,[Read More…]
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White House Conference on Bullying Prevention Set for March 10
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2011. On Thursday, March 10, President Obama, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services will welcome students, parents, teachers and others to The White House for a Conference on Bullying Prevention. The conference will bring together communities from across the nation who have[Read More…]
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce House and Senate Resolutions Condemning Iran’s Continued Persecution of Baha’i Minority
Wilmette, Illinois home to Baha’i House of Worship for North America WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2011. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Ill.) and U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) today introduced bipartisan resolutions in the House and Senate calling attention to the continued[Read More…]
Durbin Announces $120,000 in Funding for Community Facility Improvements in Alexis
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development division has awarded a total of $120,000 in Community Facility grant and loan funding to the Village of Alexis in Warren County. The Village of Alexis will use this funding[Read More…]
Illinois Named One of Top 10 States for Corporate Locations in National Survey
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2011. The state of Illinois and Chicago today were named among the top 10 locations for new and expanded corporate facilities. Illinois ranked eighth among states and Chicago first in the metropolitan areas category in the annual analysis by Site Selection magazine, one of the nation’s premier corporate[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Parent Information Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct a Parent Information Meeting from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Blackhawk Intermediate Center, 130 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest. Parents of prospective students are encouraged to attend to learn about District 163’s programs and curriculum. For[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Criminal Justice Employment/Internship Fair
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring an employment fair for people interested in jobs and internship opportunities in criminal justice and related fields. The Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair will be held on March 24, from 3 to 6 p.m., in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for February Winter Storm
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today sent a formal request to President Barack Obama asking that 60 counties be declared federal disaster areas, in order to help local governments recover from the major blizzard and winter storm that impacted much of Illinois in early February. State and local government[Read More…]
Illinois Products Expo To Feature Homemade Foods And Wines
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Tasty, Illinois-made food products from more than 80 companies are on the menu for the 2011 Illinois Products Expo. And, best of all, samples are free! The 13th annual “Food and Cooking Extravaganza,” which also features products from state wineries and agribusinesses, will be held March[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Key Appointments
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced several top appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the next step in a series of appointments Governor Quinn will continue making throughout the first quarter of 2011 as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, recovering our economy[Read More…]
