Day: May 10, 2010

GSU Hosts Art Exhibit Through May 17

Untitled image by Chris Clark of Kankakee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University is pleased to present “You Never Get a Second Chance,” the thesis exhibition of graduate degree candidate Christopher Clark of Kankakee. The exhibit will be on display until May 17.[Read More…]

Rich East Students Attend BPA Convention

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Business Professionals of America national qualifers from Rich East. Four Rich East students are competing this week at the Business Professionals of America National Finals in Anaheim, Calif. The students, from left to right, are T’era Hopkins, Laurie Laya, Heather Adney and Robert Ruiz. This[Read More…]

DeLuca Votes for Legislation that Paves the Way for Construction of Illiana Expressway Project

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010.  On Thursday, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) voted to pass legislation out of the Illinois House that allows the state’s Department of Transportation (IDOT) to enter into agreements with private contractors to facilitate the construction and management of the proposed Illiana Expressway – a project[Read More…]

Welcome Reception for Dr. Leak Monday at Rich South

Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The community of Rich Township School District 227 is invited to a special meet-and-greet reception for its incoming superintendent, Dr. Donna Simpson Leak, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, in the Rich South High School cafeteria, 5000 Saul Trail, Richton Park. Special performances by the Rich South[Read More…]

DeLuca Sponsored Legislation Expands Lifetime Registry List for Sex Offenders; Increases Penalties

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010.  Last week two bills sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights), which aim to protect our children by increasing restrictions and penalties for convicted sex offenders, moved closer to becoming the law of the land. “We must do everything we can to protect our children[Read More…]

Take a Bike Tour of the GSU Sculpture Park

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Enjoy a  tour of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University from your bicycle. Bike the pathways of the park and enjoy a guided tour of many of the 26 pieces of renowned artwork! The bike tour is on Saturday, May 22, from 2 to 4[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama at the Nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010 – 10:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Everybody, please have a seat. Good morning, everybody.  Of the many responsibilities accorded to a President by our Constitution, few are more weighty or consequential than that of appointing a[Read More…]

Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event Has Something for Everyone

Winners of the 2009 Cookoff proudly display their trophies. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Where in the South Chicagoland area can a family of four enjoy tasty ribs, delicious chicken, phenomenal chili, and an assortment of exciting ethnic dishes for $10 Adults and $5 for children 12 & under?  For[Read More…]

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