WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met today with the student representatives to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees outside the Capitol building. During the meeting, the group discussed issues in higher education including rising college costs and federal student aid. A photo of today’s meeting[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Local Band Santah, And Encourages City to Attend Wurst Fest and Chicago Music Summit
Mayor Emanuel joins residents at the opening day of The Wurst Festival at Daley Plaza. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today welcomed local band, Santah, at the opening day of The Wurst Festival at Daley Plaza. The Wurst Festival (thewursfestival.com) showcases[Read More…]
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History to Acquire Arctic Collection
EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013 — The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) will be the new home to a major collection of Arctic artifacts, according to an agreement between the University of Oregon and Western Oregon University (WOU), and thanks to support from the 2013 Oregon[Read More…]
Cook County Single Family Home Prices Continue Recovery: DePaul Index
Prices for single family homes in Cook County continue recovery, but legacy of foreclosure crisis remains, according to the latest Cook County Price Index released Sept. 18 by the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University. More at http://www.housingstudies.org. (Photo by Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2013. Prices for Cook County[Read More…]
South Suburban College Foundation Initiates 2013 Scholarship Donor Drive
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2013. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) announces the 2013 Scholarship Donor Drive is officially under way. The SSCF is seeking support from the local community to help make a difference in the lives of residents seeking their college education. This support provides scholarship assistance each[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces a Coordinated Effort to Protect Consumers by Preventing and Detecting Potential Fraud in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2013. Today, Attorney General Eric Holder, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez met at the White House to kick off a comprehensive interagency initiative to prevent, protect against, and, where necessary, prosecute consumer fraud and privacy violations[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Donates Computers to Sauk Village School
Sauk Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly on Monday donated five computers to Strassburg Elementary School in Sauk Village. The used government computers were refurbished by PC Rebuilders & Recyclers of Chicago. “In today’s digital world, computers are an essential tool. So I’m pleased that more computers can be[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Host ‘Increase Your Sales IQ’ Workshop in Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Increase your Sales IQ,” facilitated by Mary Erlain, president of Peak Development Strategies. This event will take place at the University & College Center (UCC), on Tuesday, October 15th[Read More…]
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History Welcomes Ray Troll
EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013 — The Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) at the University of Oregon will host a public reception for Ray Troll, whose works are currently on view in the museum’s newest exhibition, “Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway with Artist Ray Troll and Paleontologist Kirk Johnson.” The[Read More…]
‘Stronger Medicine Than Obamacare Needed to End Uninsured Crisis’: Health Expert
Citing latest Census count of 48 million uninsured, researcher says Affordable Care Act will cut that figure by only half, leaving tens of millions vulnerable to unnecessary suffering and premature death CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. The Census Bureau’s official estimate that 48 million Americans lacked health insurance in 2012 means approximately[Read More…]
