Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 23 in Haft Asiab, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned[Read More…]
Day: August 25, 2013
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Ensure All Illinois Students Get an Early Start on Learning
New Law Lowers Compulsory School Age from Seven to Six Years Old CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law that lowers the compulsory school age for students in Illinois in order to ensure all children have the opportunity to build a solid foundation for academic achievement.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Honors the Courage of All Who Marched at Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington which led to the passage of major civil rights reforms for the United States. At Chicago’s DuSable Museum[Read More…]