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GSU Sponsors Education Job and Internship Fair

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for people interested in employment and internship opportunities in education and related fields on Thursday, February 23. The career fair will be open from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors.[Read More…]

Manilow Sculpture Park Docent Orientation Begins

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Expand your horizons this year as a docent at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP). Orientation sessions begin February 9 for the 2012 Docent Class at NMSP, located at Governors State University. As a docent, you will guide visitors through the nationally acclaimed sculpture park,[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, January 18, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012 – 1:44 P.M. EST         MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing.  It is always a pleasure to see you.  I have a couple of things I want to say at the top.         First, following the[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s Call with Canadian Prime Minister Harper

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012.  President Obama called Prime Minister Harper to personally convey his Administration’s decision on the Keystone pipeline.  The President also reaffirmed the close alliance and friendship between the United States and Canada. Source: whitehouse.gov

Home Invasion on Somonauk Drive Leaves Victim in Tears

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police responded to a home invasion in the 300 block of Somonauk Drive on January 10 at approximately 1 AM. When police arrived, one of the victims was crying and visibly shaking. The victim said she heard banging coming from the front of the house followed by[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Reports for January 19, 2012

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]

Schakowsky Statement on Debt Limit Resolution of Disapproval

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011.  U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the House vote to disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the nation’s debt limit: “Today’s action has been roundly criticized as nothing more than political theater.  For a group that supposedly champions fiscal[Read More…]

Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Amia desk chairs Units:[Read More…]

Administration Deals a Blow to Big Oil and Its Cronies in Congress

Administration takes a stand for Americans’ health and livelihoods, and a safe climate  Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Today, the Obama administration rejected the permit for the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline sought by Canadian oil firm TransCanada, determining that the project was not in the national interest. “President Obama has[Read More…]

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