WAUKEGAN, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011 The Waukegan Fire Department will be able to retain five fully trained and qualified firefighters as a result of a $1,229,990 federal grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) said today. The Waukegan Fire Department is[Read More…]
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Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Report for April 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2011. Unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 297 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 54 areas, and unchanged in 21 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 16[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Calls Attention to Notable State Legislative Developments
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2011. As lawmakers concluded the 2011 spring legislative session yesterday, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) highlighted several notable legislative developments, namely the passage of state budget reforms and legislation allowing landlords to evict tenants who engage in criminal activity. “Through the budget reforms enacted by the[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The story of America’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community is the story of our fathers and sons, our mothers and daughters, and our friends and neighbors who continue the task of making our country a[Read More…]
GSU Student Speaker Embraces Life
Tamara Kroeger of South Holland, student speaker at the GSU Spring Commencement. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At its Spring Commencement ceremony, Governors State University will award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to more than 650 graduates. In addition to earning her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Tamara Kroeger[Read More…]
‘Dead’ Galaxies Aren’t So Dead After All
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University of Michigan–(ENEWSPF)– University of Michigan astronomers examined old galaxies and were surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time. U-M research fellow Alyson Ford and astronomy professor Joel Bregman are scheduled to present their findings[Read More…]
Why Does Flu Trigger Asthma?
Study suggests new therapeutic targets for virally-induced asthma attacks Boston, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)– When children with asthma get the flu, they often land in the hospital gasping for air. Researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston have found a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why influenza induces asthma attacks. Studies in a mouse model,[Read More…]
Old and New Members Only Preview Night At The Park Forest Aqua Center
Lifeguards at the Park Forest Aqua Center are ready to welcome the summer crowds. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stop by the Park Forest Aqua Center this Friday, June 3, 4 to 7 p.m. The Friday forecast is HOT!!! So what better time to visit and check out the Park[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Firefighter II Graduates
Prairie State College’s Firefighter II Program Graduates (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Prairie State College (PSC) recently held a ceremony recognizing 18 graduates from its Firefighter II program. The vigorous, hands-on training program prepares students to become municipal firefighters and take the state fire marshal exam. The program follows the standards[Read More…]
PSC to Hold Info Night for Parents and Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Choosing the right college is a tough decision. Prairie State College (PSC) is holding an Info Night to make that choice a little easier. Among the many options that PSC offers, students can earn an associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year school or gain job specific[Read More…]
