University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Children can learn from the messes they create and the songs they sing. The many different ways children learn are celebrated and explained at two free workshops sponsored by the Family Development Center at Governors State University in University Park. Lisa Murphy, the Ooey Gooey Lady®, will[Read More…]
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Chicago Trib: Chicago-Area Teachers Top State In Earning Six-Figure Salaries
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: An extraordinary number of public school teachers in the Chicago region earned $100,000 or more in 2009, straining school budgets and taxpayer wallets and fueling the debate over what teachers are worth and how they get raises. In the affluent enclaves of Highland Park[Read More…]
White House Releases National HIV/AIDS Strategy
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today praised the release of the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States as a positive step forward in the fight against HIV and AIDS nationwide, but called[Read More…]
Nationally, Locally, and Individually, Social Security Makes a Difference
By Andrew Salata Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security reaches almost every family in the United States, and at some point touches the lives of nearly all Americans. It not only helps older Americans, but also workers who become disabled and families in which a spouse or parent dies.[Read More…]
PSC to Host Over 50 Vendor Fair
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois Governor Pat Quinn declared 2010 as “The Year of the Engaged Older Adult”, celebrating the contributions of older adults and promoting the civic engagement of all ages. To support this proclamation, Prairie State College (PSC) is holding a vendor fair featuring organizations and agencies that serve[Read More…]
PSC Site for GED Preparation and ESL Classes
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) serves a diverse population of adult learners both on campus and in the community. PSC’s mission is to teach basic skills needed to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Outlines Plan for Enhanced Review of Health Insurance Premium Increases
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance announced today that it has applied for a federal grant to support the Department’s efforts to enhance the collection, public disclosure, and analysis of health insurer premium increases in Illinois. If, as hoped, the Department’s application is approved by the U.S. Department[Read More…]
‘The Light In The Piazza’ Is ITC’s Summerfest Musical
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest’s annual Summerfest musical features a cast of local performers, college theatre students, and special professional guest artists. This year’s production, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, will be presented for eight performances, July 23 through August 1. THE LIGHT[Read More…]
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Offers Trip to Calder Exhibit
Alexander Calder’s “Flamingo” in Chicago’s Federal Plaza. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Whimsical cats and performing seals. Spiraling spiders and flying fish. You can view artist Alexander Calder’s three-dimensional representation of such fantastic animals when the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University hosts a July 17 trip[Read More…]
District 162 Announces 2010-2011 Registration Information
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162 registration packets for the 2010-2011 school year may be picked up and completed at Huth Middle School, 3718 W. 213th Place, Matteson, from Monday, August 2, through Thursday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For additional information call[Read More…]
