RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, (center) joined faculty and administrators in welcoming alumni from more than 49 colleges and universities from around the U.S. who attended a recent reunion at the school. Among the Southland graduates who attended the reunion[Read More…]
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The Drama Group to Present ‘Bleacher Bums’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. The Drama Group is excited to present the rollicking sports comedy, ‘Bleacher Bums’ directed by Michael J Renzi. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on February 26, 27, March 3, 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on February 28 &[Read More…]
Matteson District 162 Announces Spelling Bee Winners
Richton Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Kian De Guzman, 11, a 5th grade student at the Sauk Elementary School, Richton Park, took first place in the Matteson School District 162’s annual Spelling Bee. Kevin Carter, 13, in 7th grade at the O. W. Huth Middle School, Matteson, was the second place winner[Read More…]
Rich Township Senior Services Announces Upcoming Senior Trips
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. Rich Township Senor Services has two seats left for the February 9th Trip to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Following the concert we will eat at Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Rd in Steger. Because this is a[Read More…]
Lilly Ledbetter: Why I’m supporting Hillary Clinton for President
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016 By: Lilly Ledbetter – HFA Blog My story paved the way for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Together we can fulfill its promise. When I became an overnight shift manager at the Goodyear plant in 1979, there weren’t many women on the job (and the[Read More…]
U. S. State Dept. Updates Iran Travel Warning, Jan. 29, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. This replaces the Travel Warning for Iran of August 5, 2015, to reiterate and highlight the risk of arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans, in Iran. All[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: New Steps to Advance Equal Pay on the Seventh Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
“It is fitting that with the very first bill I sign…we are upholding one of this nation’s first principles: that we are all created equal and each deserve a chance to pursue our own version of happiness.” – President Barack Obama, January 29, 2009 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. Seven years[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Cities, Utilities, and Businesses Commit to Unlocking Access to Energy Data for Building Owners and Improving Energy Efficiency
Local Government, private sector, and utility actions spur access to energy data and accelerate energy efficiency investment & innovation in buildings and homes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. Making businesses and homes more energy efficient is a win for jobs and economic growth, operating costs and bottom lines, and the President’s[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at House Democratic Issues Conference, Jan. 28, 2016
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 – 7:28 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much! Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you, thank you. All right, everybody, sit down — sit down. You’re going to make me choke up. (Laughter.) Well, it’s good to see you, Democrats. Everybody is looking good. To not[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Jan. 28, 2016 (Includes Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 – 12:51 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. I do not have any statements to make at the top, so we can go straight to your questions. Kathleen, do you want to start? Q I wanted to ask about a[Read More…]
