Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2010. On Sunday, August 15 at 4 p.m., Kingdom Church International, a non-denominational Christian Church, is sponsoring its 5th Annual ‘Waiting to Excel’ Rally and Backpack Give-Away at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest (corner of Lincoln Highway & Orchard Dr.) Backpacks[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Creates Illinois Health Care Reform Implementation Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed an executive order to create the Illinois Health Care Reform Implementation Council. The council will help the state implement the health care reforms contained in the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Making sure that everyone in Illinois has access to quality, affordable[Read More…]
Tony Nominated Musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Coming To Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD,IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. The smash hit musical inspired by rock n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins is coming to the Illinois State Fair for a special appearance. The Chicago cast of Million Dollar Quartet will perform a free concert at the Grandstand on[Read More…]
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Board Member Receives Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Bob Emser. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The board of Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) works hard to build interest in the park throughout Chicagoland region. NMSP board member Bob Emser’s reach extends well beyond the region as he develops his career in the art world. Emser[Read More…]
IL Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Army Veteran Arthur Ray Taylor as July 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
BOLINGBROOK–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named Bolingbrook resident Arthur Ray Taylor, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, as the July 2010 Veteran of the Month. The Illinois “Veteran of the Month” award is a distinction that is given to military[Read More…]
Marian To Honor Paige Kuersten with Angel Dedication
Paige Kuersten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The family and friends of Paige Leigh Kuersten are joining with the Marian Catholic School Community to dedicate an angel in loving memory of Paige. The dedication will take place in the circle drive garden on Saturday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. Everyone[Read More…]
HHS Announces Availability of $51 Million in Resources for States to Build New Competitive Health Insurance Marketplace
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2010. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced two key steps in the process of partnering with states and other stakeholders to begin establishing health insurance Exchanges. HHS announced the availability of up to $1 million in grants per state to help states begin work[Read More…]
Anti-Gay Westboro Baptist Church To Protest Justin Bieber
From AOL News: The 16-year-old Canadian pop star, who teenagers either undyingly love or massively loathe, has been singled out for protest by the notorious Westboro Baptist Church, just like his top-charting rival Lady Gaga. When Bieber plays the Sprint Center on Wednesday night in Kansas City, fans can expect[Read More…]
GSU Physical Therapy Students Raise Funds for Research
GSU Physical Therapy Student Kristy Ton (left) and William G. Boissonnault (right), PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Physical Therapy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second straight year, Governors State University students, all members of the Physical Therapy Student[Read More…]
Governors State Announces Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has announced its fourth doctoral program, the Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The new doctoral program was approved for accreditation in June by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Seven doctoral students will enter the program[Read More…]
