Jo Rodenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Grand Prairie Choral Arts announced the selection of of Jo Rodenburg as Artistic Director for their 2010/11 season. In a press release, the organization said Ms. Rodenburg brings an excitement and energy to our organization based in her commitment to the arts[Read More…]
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Marian Band Earns 7th place Overall at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis
Marian’s Colorguard performs at Grand Nationals at the Lucas Oil Dome. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Spartan Band first in Class AA, wins all three AA captions Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, one of only 12 schools in the nation to reach the finals of the Bands of America[Read More…]
Statement by Defense Department Press Secretary Geoff Morrell on CRWG Report Leaks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. “Secretary Gates is very concerned and extremely disappointed that unnamed sources within the Department of Defense have selectively revealed aspects of the draft findings of the Comprehensive Review Working Group, presumably to shape perceptions of the report prior to its release. “The Secretary launched this review[Read More…]
DanceArt Celebrates 10th Anniversary at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The mission of DanceArt is to bring high quality, inclusive dance education to children in the Chicago region, who would otherwise not experience the world of dance: its history, discipline, performance, and appreciation. Their dedication to serving the underserved and their commitment to providing accessible arts education[Read More…]
Community Forum At Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A special community forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, November 15, at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. The forum will be in the east cafeteria. School administrators, staff members and Rich Township School District 227 board members will be on hand to[Read More…]
10 Marian Catholic Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Marian Catholic High School’s National Letter of Intent signees on Wednesday include- seated, from left- Briana Clark (Crete), Shawna Sadler (Chicago), Alexis DiGiovanni (Chicago Heights), Barbara Jean Vega (Flossmoor); back, from left- Hannah Conway (Oak Forest), Becca Gray (Crete), Rachel Glenn (Chicago), Jasmine Matthews (Matteson), Simone Law (South Holland) and[Read More…]
ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Military Policy Cutting In Half Separation Pay For Honorably Discharged Gay And Lesbian Service Members
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of New Mexico filed a class action lawsuit yesterday challenging the Defense Department’s discriminatory policy of cutting in half the separation pay of service members who have been honorably discharged for being gay. The separation pay policy is[Read More…]
Federal Reserve Announces Online Publication on Credit Reports and Credit Scores
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2010. A new online resource from the Federal Reserve provides practical answers to questions about credit reports, credit scores, and the importance of protecting personal credit histories. The Consumer’s Guide to Credit Reports and Credit Scores describes the content of a credit report, explains how a credit[Read More…]
Attorney General Lisa Madigan Recognized for Commitment to Internet Safety
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2010. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been honored with an outstanding achievement award by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) for her commitment and work in the field of online safety. She accepted the “Family Online Safety Institute Award for Outstanding Achievement,” during the organization’s 4th Annual[Read More…]
GSU Launches New Cable Program
ART Out & About host Geoffrey Bates interviews GSU professor and local artist Art Bourgeois. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Division of Digital Learning and Media Design has begun work on a new television series for cable and web broadcast called “ART Out & About.” The series[Read More…]
