Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. A better bargain for the middle class means making a college education available to every single American willing to work for it. That’s why I applaud the wide bipartisan majority of Senators who passed a bill to cut rates on nearly all new federal student loans,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Cosmetic Lawn Pesticide Use Outlawed In Takoma Park, MD, First Local Ban Of Its Type in U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. In a sweeping victory for the protection of human health and the environment, the Takoma Park, Maryland City Council on June 22, 2013 unanimously passed the Safe Grow Act of 2013, which generally restricts the use of cosmetic lawn pesticides on both private and public property throughout the[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 343,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 336,000. The 4-week moving average was 345,250, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Rich East Students Spend Part of Summer Vacation Visiting Historical Sites in Europe
Rich East Students Elyse Terrazas, Sarah Abbott and Teagan Thompson at the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The three stellar Rocket Students were part of the seven Rich East students and nearly 30 students and staff from Rich Towship Svhool DFistrict 227 who visited Europe earlier this summer.[Read More…]
FBI: Collinsville Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Collinsville man pled guilty on July 22, 2013, to production of child pornography, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2251(a), the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen R. Wigginton announced July 22. Martin L. Evanick, a/k/a “Vlad,” 31, Collinsville, Illinois,[Read More…]
Royal Baby Leaves the Hospital: William and Kate’s First Public Appearance Since the Birth of their Son (Video)
From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have emerged from hospital with their new baby son.
FBI: Suspended Doctor Sentenced for Illegally Dispensing Millions of Pills at Area Weight Loss Clinics
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A suspended physician who owned weight loss clinics in northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago was sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally dispensing millions of pills containing amphetamine-based controlled substances to patients, and he and his wife were also sentenced for federal income tax evasion[Read More…]
Collection Drive for Homeless Veterans
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- VFW Post # 311 is hosting, Stand Down 2013 in Richton Park, an outreach program for Homeless Veterans seeking rest, hope and fellowship. National Statistics tell us that veterans who become homeless do so approximately 7 years after their military discharge. Each year more and more veterans[Read More…]
St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Teaches Safety, Raises Funds
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Family Development Center of Governors State University will join thousands of pre-schools, daycares and other groups across the country in sponsoring a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event on August 2, 2013 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. The week-long event teaches[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names Deborah Mell New 33rd Ward Alderman
Choice of Mell Comes at Conclusion of Process That Involved 12 Applicants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Deborah Mell will be the new alderman representing Chicago’s 33rd ward. “After a thorough process, I am pleased to announce that Deb Mell will be the new Alderman representing[Read More…]
