Governors State University News

Led Zeppelin Live! Starring Heartbreaker: The tribute band performs at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University at 8 p.m. Nov.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University proudly presents a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza for the first show of its 2009-2010 "Especially for Kids" series, the Dave Rudolf "Halloween Spooktacular" on Oct.

Sara M. VanByssum, of Burbank , has been named to the spring/summer 2009 trimester dean's list at Governors State University in University Park.

Joliet Junior College Board appointed Michael O'Connell as trustee Tuesday night by a 6-0 vote to fill the spot left vacant when Dick Dystrup, 66, died in August.

Conservationist and cable TV celebrity Jeff Corwin appears in "Tales From the Field" at Governors State University and at Elgin Community College.

Jeff Corwin, whom some consider America's leading environmental conservationist, will present a family-friendly show in the Southland.

Storyteller Geoffrey Baer: Geoffrey Baer will present a multi-media lecture at 7 p.m. Oct.

Weekend events that you won't want to miss include the Fun Day Festival in Manhattan, the Umoja Step show at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, the new AeroBalloon at Navy Pier, SummerFest in Chicago Heights, and the 31st annual Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park along the lakefront.

For its 15th anniversary, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University in University Park is offering a "15 tickets for $15" promotion.

" August 13, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed public policy and regional planning expert Paula Wolff as chairman of the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors.

Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed public policy expert Paula Wolff as chairwoman of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board.

Bringing in road shows has been a staple of entertainment for the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.

Ben Schmidt, 8 p.m. July 18, SideBar at FitzGerald's; $10. On sale at 9 a.m. Jon Snodgrass with Austin Lucas and Two Cow Garage, 8 p.m. Aug.

Peoria, IL, June 12, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Sylvia Link, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor for Methodist College of Nursing, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of higher education.

Studio One Dance Theatre, Chicago's premier school of dance for children, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on June 13 and 14th.

The village's economic and commerce commission will sponsor a seminar to teach electronic networking for businesses.

Today's picture is courtesy of Judy Juds, CLTV's Director of Finance. It's the Paul Bunyan statue at Governors State University in University Park.

Friday, May 8, 2009 * Tony Peraica was target of Riverside shots fired at home * Shots fired at Peraica neighbor * Sheriff Dart Troubled by Talk of more Budget Cuts * Will County residents fear resurgent Peotone airport plan Surveyors from the Illinois Department of Transportation have asked sheriff's deputies to stand watch as they inspect the ...

JJC Spring Concerts: JJC Chorale Concert is at 7:30 p.m. May 9 in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Rd.

Over the past few months, Mount Assisi Academy students have joined thousands of Illinois high school students in participating in the Operation Teen Safe Driving Program, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation, The Allstate Foundation and the Ford Motor Co.