CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help create Illinois’ first coal gasification plant and substantially reduce carbon emissions, while creating 1,500 jobs and saving consumers more than $100 million over the next several years. The new law follows principles the Governor outlined in the spring[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Advance Innovative Education Practices
AURORA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will advance STEM learning in Illinois by allowing the creation of an innovative school that will offer specialized education opportunities. Senate Bill 621 supports the creation of a math and science partnership school operated by Aurora’s four school districts and[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, July 13, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2011. NEI Comments on NRC Post-Fukushima Report Tony Pietrangelo, NEI’s senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, conducted a teleconference with the media today on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff report recommending steps the agency should take in light of the accident at Fukushima Daiichi. Earlier[Read More…]
Police Officer Brandi Dalton Sworn In at Monday’s Village Board Meeting (Story/Video)
Newly sworn Park Forest Police Officer Brandi Dalton stands with Deputy Chiefs Mike McNamara (left) and Cliff Butz. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Clerk Sheila McGann had the honors swearing in Officer Brandi Dalton at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. Officer Dalton grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, and[Read More…]
GSU Appoints New Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing
Courtney Kohn Sanders. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University recently announced the appointment of Courtney Kohn Sanders of Shorewood, Illinois as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing. “Courtney brings a wealth of experience in admissions and marketing to this critical position,” said GSU President Elaine P. Maimon.[Read More…]
Forest Trail End-Of-Year Peace Summit Stresses Responsibility
Representatives of Loyola University’s Psychology Department discussed cyberbullying with Forest Trail students and what to do if they are targets of it during the P.E.A.C.E. Summit at Forest Trail. Ashley Ausikaitis of Loyola was one of the presenters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail Middle School in Park Forest-Chicago[Read More…]
Job Search Assistance at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Helping people in the community find employment is the mission of the Mobile Workforce Center. The mobile unit will be at Governors State University every Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., parked near the university front entrance. Center services include resume development,[Read More…]
Governors State Hosts Master of Business Administration Open House
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Governors State University College of Business and Public Administration is hosting a Master of Business Administration (MBA) open house on Tuesday, July 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Tinley Park Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Faculty, advisors, administrators, and current students will be on[Read More…]
Ragdale Residency Leads to Art Exhibit at GSU
“Finding the Line” by Jeff Stevenson (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The artwork created by Jeff Stevenson during his recent Ragdale Foundation residency will be on exhibit at the Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery from July 15 to July 30. A reception and open house will be held on[Read More…]
Prairie State College Increases Commitment to Sustainability With AASHE Membership
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently became a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to further campus efforts toward building a healthy and just world. Through membership in AASHE, PSC will receive support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution[Read More…]
