SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2010. National Hunting and Fishing Days will be celebrated in Illinois with popular annual festivals at John A. Logan College in Carterville and Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Yorkville on September 25-26. “Our National Hunting and Fishing Days festivals in Illinois highlight the great[Read More…]
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Illinois Department of Insurance Highlights Important Benefits of Health Reform to Take Effect September 23
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance is reminding Illinois families and employers that significant new health insurance benefits and protections become effective September 23, 2010. The changes—a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Act”) signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010—will improve the[Read More…]
New Resource to Explain the Health Care Law
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2010. Yesterday, the American College of Physicians (ACP) and AARP launched an online guide to help inform consumers about the health care law. The guide is written and organized in a way that clearly explains what the law has changed, why these changes were made and when the[Read More…]
Parent University at Governors State University
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– While parenting does not come with a handbook, there is help for parents facing the often-perplexing questions about what is best for their children. The Family Development Center at Governors State University is sponsoring Parent University, a series of free presentations designed to give parents the information and[Read More…]
Governors State and Indiana University Partner on National ‘Globalizing Business Schools’ Initiative
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University (GSU) recently announced a five year partnership with The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. GSU recently hosted Dr. Bruce Jaffe, CIBER Executive Director, and Dr. LaVonn[Read More…]
PSC to Host Wind Energy Summit
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– According to American Wind Energy Association, wind power can play a major role in meeting the U.S. demand for electricity. It is the world’s fastest growing energy source with an annual average growth rate of 20 percent. Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source with[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for Safer Pest Control Project’s Ladybug Bash
Evanston, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. Safer Pest Control Project (SPCP) will hold its Ladybug Bash on Saturday, October 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL. Come and enjoy delicious food including pizza from Union Restaurant, bid on cool items in the silent auction, groove[Read More…]
NIH Statement on National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, 2010
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. The third annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Sept. 27, 2010, marks an occasion to reflect on how profoundly HIV/AIDS has affected gay and bisexual men. It also is a fitting time to recognize how much this group has influenced the development and implementation[Read More…]
Proclamation for Release – National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. Education is critical to our children’s future and to the continued growth and prosperity of our Nation. To maintain our leadership in the global economy, we have an obligation to provide a high quality education to our children and ensure they can obtain higher education and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 20, 2010
Chilren create works of art at the 2010 Park Forest Art Fair. (Photo: Peter Schaper) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2010. The 59th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day, a Park Forest tradition, will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot outside Village Hall,[Read More…]