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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Part Plans Sol-a-Bration

(Graphic Supplied) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Celebrate the beginning of summer on June 19 at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University. Sol-a-Bration 2010, taking place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the sculpture park, will have something for summertime fans of all ages. Admission and parking are free[Read More…]

Amy Peele Reads From Her Book Saturday

Amy Peele discusses her book as her mother Helen looks on. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Amy Peel read from her book Aunt Mary’s Guide to Raising Children the Old-Fashioned Way Saturday at Village Hall. The book recalls Ms. Peele’s childhood in Park Forest. The program was sponsored by[Read More…]

Children and Preparedness is Focus of IEMA’s 12-Month Preparedness Campaign During May

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010.  Throughout the year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) encourages people across the state to prepare for all types of disasters.  During May, those efforts will focus on issues related to children and preparedness as part of the agency’s 12-Month Preparedness Campaign.  In addition to highlighting steps[Read More…]

State of IL Housing Agency Creates Lender Advisory Council

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010.  A new statewide Lender Advisory Council will provide key feedback to Illinois’ affordable housing leaders as they work together to deliver homeownership opportunities for Illinois residents, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Gloria L. Materre said today. “We can make homeownership a reality for many more[Read More…]

IL Dept. on Aging Stresses Leadership to Promote Mentoring

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010.  Illinois Department on Aging director Charles Johnson is leading a statewide initiative to improve the health and lives of older Americans and increase their involvement in service, learning, and work.  Illinois was selected to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of[Read More…]

Financial Literacy and Education Commission Launches New My Money Web Site

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2010.  Today the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) announced the launch of its redesigned financial literacy education website, www.MyMoney.gov. The new site has enhanced interactive features and utility to provide more resources to Americans seeking information that can inform their personal financial decisions. President Obama recently proclaimed[Read More…]

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