CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance is offering tips to consumers interested in purchasing pet health insurance. “As with any insurance product, a consumer should learn as much as possible about pet health insurance before signing a contract or paying any premium,” said Michael T. McRaith, Director of[Read More…]
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GSU Grad Students Present Research at National Convention
GSU graduate students, Eric Melton of Lombard and Mike Crane of New Lenox, present at the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology convention. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Presenting at a national conference is a great achievement for any professional. For Governors State University graduate students Eric Melton and Mike[Read More…]
GSU Student and Faculty Film ‘Chicago Heights’ to Make Chicago Debut
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Chicago Heights,” a film made by students and faculty in the Master of Fine Arts program at Governors State University, will make its Chicago debut at the 2010 Black Harvest Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Saturday, August 28, and Wednesday, September 1, at[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole Accepting Registration for 2010-11 School Year
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Administrators at St. Lawrence O’Toole grade school announced that they are accepting registration for the 2010-11 school year. The school provides students with hands-on learning experiences with special concentration in energy sources. Students recently completed a wind study to determine if their school would be a good candidate[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Teacher Jobs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2010 – 11:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. One of the biggest challenges of this recession has been its impact on state and local communities. With so many Americans unemployed or struggling to get by, states have been forced to balance their budgets with fewer[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Create Violence Prevention Hotline for Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined religious and community leaders to tour Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood and sign legislation to create a violence prevention hotline for students at Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The hotline allows students, parents and members of the community to anonymously provide information that may prevent[Read More…]
Before ‘Eye,’ There Was ‘Paul’
‘Eye’ and ‘Paul’ by Tony Tasset. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Artist Tony Tasset’s towering depiction of iconic woodsman Paul Bunyan made its debut in 2006 at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. “Paul” is one of 26 pieces, many by masters of contemporary sculpture, in NMSP’s[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 9, 2010
A foot and bike bridge crosses a creek in one of the Village’s many parks. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— August 9, 2010. In just a matter of weeks, many will be sending their children away to college. Parents are reminded to take some time to discuss common sense[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Highlights Benefits to Seniors Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2010. Forty-five years ago, we made a solemn compact as a nation that senior citizens would not go without the health care they need. This is the promise we made when Medicare was born. And it’s the responsibility of each generation to keep that promise. That’s why[Read More…]
Illinois State Fire Marshal Urges Parents to Discuss Fire Safety with Their College-Bound Children
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2010. In a matter of weeks, students will begin their mass migration to college campuses throughout Illinois and the nation. Concerns about roommates, dorm food and social calendars will likely be top of mind, but it’s important for parents to remind their children how to be fire safe[Read More…]
