Madison, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009 -1:40 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Hello, Madison! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please, have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to see all of you. Good to be back in Madison. I want to first of all just[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Promoting Innovation, Reform, and Excellence in America’s Public Schools
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. “America will not succeed in the 21st century unless we do a far better job of educating our sons and daughters… And the race starts today. I am issuing a challenge to our nation’s governors and school boards, principals and teachers, businesses and non-profits, parents and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Names Four Members To Chicago State University Board of Trustees
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today named four new members to the Chicago State University (CSU) Board of Trustees, which oversees the management and operations of the higher educational institution. “Chicago State University is committed to academic excellence and strives to provide students with an outstanding educational and life[Read More…]
One Year After Voting for Change, SEIU Celebrates Victories for Working Families
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. One year after working families voted for change, electing President Barack Obama and progressive candidates up and down the ballot, SEIU released the statement of SEIU President Andy Stern on some of the remarkable progress that has already been achieved for working families. “There’s an old[Read More…]
MIT Analysis Confirms that Affordable Health Care for America Act Will Deliver Substantial Savings
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2009. According to a new analysis by MIT Professor and CBO health advisor Dr. Jonathan Gruber, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) will lower premiums and improve coverage for individuals and families purchasing in the non-group market. The MIT study estimates that an individual[Read More…]
$1.5 Million Bail for Park Forest Shooting Suspect
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: Bail was set a $1.5 million today for a Park Forest man charged with shooting his pregnant girlfriend and her sister during a domestic dispute last summer in Park Forest. Judge Darren Bowden set the bail for Timothy Lucas, 31, charged with two[Read More…]
Prairie State College Spring Registration Underway
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for spring 2010 classes at Prairie State College (PSC) is underway. Hundreds of classes are available including art, biology, business, communications, computers, English, geography, graphic design, health and fitness, mathematics, music, photography, psychology, sociology, Spanish, and more. To accommodate busy schedules, classes are offered days, evenings,[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Master of Social Work Information Sessions
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Social Work Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the university’s Hall of Honors. The MSW program director will be[Read More…]
Rich East to Hold Community Forum Wednesday, November 4
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School will hold a community forum Wednesday evening, November 4, according to Kevin Kredens, publicity coordinator at the school. "Park Forests residents have a long history of commitment and responsibility and dedication to their schools and community," Kredens said in a press release. "And[Read More…]
The Myth of Fox News’ Ratings Spike
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Fact: The breathless claim that Fox News’ ratings recently spiked thanks to the White House’s public critique is bogus hype — hype that Fox News and the Beltway press have relentlessly pushed. It’s just not true. No matter how many times reporters and pundits made the[Read More…]
