Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2014. Northern Illinois University Steel Drum Band returns to Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock Street, Park Forest, this Friday, April 11th at 7:30 p.m. NIU Steelband has performed throughout the US and around the world and we are excited to be hosting their performance in[Read More…]
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In U.S., Uninsured Rate Lowest Since 2008
Uninsured rate declines most among blacks and lower-income Americans WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. In the U.S., the uninsured rate dipped to 15.6% in the first quarter of 2014, a 1.5-percentage-point decline from the fourth quarter of 2013. The uninsured rate is now at the lowest level recorded since late 2008.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Tours Readiness Center at Heartland Community College
$19.7 Million National Guard Facility Houses 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and Will Invest $2.8 Million Annually in Community NORMAL–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by Brig. Gen. Daniel Krumrei, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, to tour the Readiness Center construction project on the campus[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $16.5 Million for Local Park and Open Space Projects
46 Local Park District Projects Will Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities and Promote Healthy Lifestyles LA GRANGE PARK–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced $16.5 million in investments for 46 local park projects across Illinois. The investments will expand outdoor recreation opportunities in communities across Illinois, and are part of[Read More…]
Earth Underfoot at Thorn Creek’s Earth Day Celebration on April 26
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2014. Earth Day at Thorn Creek this year celebrates soil on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. What is soil anyway? Soil is more than just dirt, and it is always forming. More is known about stars millions of miles away than the soil[Read More…]
Governors State University to Sponsor Career and Internship Fair on April 17
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2014. The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring an employment fair for people interested in jobs and internship opportunities in communications, technology, business and public administration, criminal justice, addiction studies, community health and related fields. The Spring Career and Internship Fair will[Read More…]
Roosevelt University President Charles R. Middleton to Retire on June 30, 2015
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. After more than a decade of service, Roosevelt University President Charles R. Middleton has announced he will retire on June 30, 2015. As Roosevelt’s fifth president, Middleton has transformed the University in important ways since his arrival in 2002. “Chuck Middleton has been a transformational President for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Senator Durbin Join Airport Partners to Unveil New World-Class International Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport
$26 million transformation to $26 Million Transformation to O’Hare’s International Terminal 5 to Create Over 400 Jobs; Features 24 New High Quality Retail and Dining Options, Innovative Design, First-Class Amenities and Local Brands CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joined by airport and airline partners unveiled[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on New Job Openings for Thomson Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after learning that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons has begun the process of finding staff for Thomson prison. “I am glad to see that the Bureau of Prisons’ operations in Thomson, Illinois are getting[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Address Annual Tornado and Severe Weather Seminar
Will Join WGN’s Tom Skilling and National Weather Service Director to Discuss State Response to Recent Weather Emergencies BATAVIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by WGN’s Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and National Weather Service Director Dr. Louis Uccellini at the Annual Fermilab/WGN Tornado and Severe Storms Seminar[Read More…]
