Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A packet of thank you notes from Forest Trail School eighth grade students in Dee Stonis’ classes is on its way to veterans who are patients of the VA Clinic in Chicago Heights. Mrs. Stonis’ classes just completed reading “Stop the Sun,” a literature pieceby Gary Paulsen.[Read More…]
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AASCU Board of Directors Takes Office at Annual Meeting
Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, President of Governors State University, will serve on the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in 2014. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardino, will assume the chair of the American[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Negotiations With Iran
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program: “Based on the latest information available and after discussions with our allies, it is clear to me that the proposal on the table in Geneva would do nothing[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, State’s Attorney Glasgow: Citgo Ordered to Investigate Refinery Fire
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow today announced an interim agreement has been filed in court that orders Citgo Petroleum Corp. to conduct an analysis and review of the cause of the fire that damaged a crude oil unit at its Lemont[Read More…]
Health and Human Services Career and Internship Fair at GSU
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013 – The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring the 2013 Health and Human Services Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, November 26, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Center for Performing Arts lobby on the GSU campus. Prospective employers in[Read More…]
HHS Update: HealthCare.gov Metrics, Nov. 8, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2013. By Julie Bataille, Director of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Today, Jeff Zients offered an update on our efforts to improve HealthCare.gov. In Jeff’s own words – “Though we hit roadblocks that impacted the user experience and slowed us down this week, we’ve made[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Open ‘Speaking Center’ to Benefit Students and Community
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2013. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting an Open House for their new Speaking Center on Wednesday, November 20th in Room 3236 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. SSC invites all staff, students and community members to visit the new facility and find out more about[Read More…]
Broadway Sensation Jane Lanier Joins Roosevelt University’s Musical Theatre-Dance Program
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013. By Laura Janota Jane Lanier is the newest faculty member in Roosevelt’s Theatre Conservatory. She is also a successful performer, choreographer and director who built her career as a singer/dancer/actress. “Most musical theatre programs are geared toward singer/ dancers. I’m very excited to be heading up a[Read More…]
Musical Thriller ‘‘Ripper’’ Premieres at Roosevelt University November 14-17
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2013. ‘Ripper’, a new musical thriller that is based loosely on the story of Jack the ‘Ripper’ by Chicago playwright Duane Nelsen, will make its Chicago/Midwest debut on Nov. 14-17 at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Part mystery, part tragedy and part romance, ‘Ripper’ is set in London’s East[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 8, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013. Alliance Salutes Veterans All Across the Country The Alliance and its coalition partners are holding several events around Veterans Day to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. The events also draw attention to the fact that veterans are affected in[Read More…]
