$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…]
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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…]
Joint Press Conference with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera, April 6, 2014
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2014. STAFF: Let us now start the joint press conference. Minister Onodera and Secretary Hagel will make statements first. First Minister Onodera will make a statement. Minister Onodera, please. MINISTER ITSUNORI ONODERA (through translator): Am I coming through? Now let me make my remarks. Secretary of Defense[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…]
White House Weekly Address: The President’s Budget Ensures Opportunity for All Hard-Working Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2014. Hi, everybody. Today, our economy is growing and our businesses are consistently generating new jobs. But decades-long trends still threaten the middle class. While those at the top are doing better than ever, too many Americans are working harder than ever, but feel like they can’t[Read More…]
Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: April 04, 2014 Recall number: 14-144 Kozy Heat fireplace Recall Summary Name of product: Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearthgas fireplaces and[Read More…]
Statement from the Village of Park Forest On Police Officer Charged In Man’s Death
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest officials released the following statement regarding the charges announced against Park Forest Police Officer Craig Taylor: The Village of Park Forest today issued the following statement regarding charges filed against a Park Forest police officer in a man’s death last July: Earlier today Park Forest[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…]
Center for Food Safety Backed GE Food Labeling Bill Advances in Vermont
VERMONT–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. Legislation to require foods produced with genetic engineering be labeled in Vermont, HR 112, passed the Senate Judiciary today 5-0. The bill has already passed the State House and the Senate Agriculture Committee, but must still be considered by the Senate Appropriations Committee before a full Senate[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…]
