Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of more than $28.8 million in grants to 42 states to cover a portion of the fees charged to low-income students for taking advanced placement (AP) tests. Based on the anticipated number of test-takers and other factors,[Read More…]
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ACLU Asks Court to Strike Down Nebraska Ban on Gay and Lesbian Foster Parents
LINCOLN, Neb.–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nebraska, and the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP today filed a lawsuit in state court seeking to strike down a state policy that bans gay and lesbian individuals and couples from serving as foster parents. The lawsuit[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Phone Companies to Act to Reduce Automated Robocalls to Illinois Residents
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday urged four leading telephone companies to address the growing problem of robocalls targeting Illinois residents. Madigan sent letters yesterday to officials at AT&T Inc., CenturyLink, Frontier Communications and Consolidated Communications, which provide the vast majority of landline telephone service for Illinois residents,[Read More…]
Whittier Parents to Demand that CPS Rebuild Field House to Replace Demolished Library/Youth Center
CPS undercut vital educational resource on eve of new school year, say parents, allies. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2013. Whittier Dual Language Elementary School parents, students, teachers and community residents will hold a community forum at 5:30 PM on August 27 at the Rudy Lozano Library, located at 1805 S. Loomis St.[Read More…]
Movie Review: LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (Review and Video)
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Several movie critics have been calling Lee Daniels’ The Butler an African-American Forrest Gump. One could make a point for Backstairs at the White House Meets Forrest Gump as well. As always, this is a superficial, handy way of putting a movie in[Read More…]
Marian Catholic: Accelerated Weekend Experience For Learners That Excel
Sound Lab and Veterinary Science Marian Catholic High School October 19-20, 2013 Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School is offering a unique learning opportunity for academically talented students in grades 5 through 8. In collaboration with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, The Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) program provides challenging, hands-on, in-depth exploration for[Read More…]
Veteran of Pharmacy Services in Northwest Suburbs Leads Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy’s Experiential Education
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. Joan Hardman, a registered pharmacist and leader in the region’s pharmacy field for nearly three decades, has been appointed director of experiential education at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy. Hardman joins the College formally having served on the Dean’s Professional Council for the past two years in[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Enhance Public-Private Partnerships, Keep Jobs at the Arsenal
ROCK ISLAND–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today visited the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) and conducted a roundtable meeting with local employers, elected officials and Arsenal representatives regarding efforts to encourage more public-private partnerships on the island. Senator Kirk, a member of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Protect Illinois Consumers
New Laws Deal with “Robo-Calls” and Pre-Paid Purchasing Cards CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed two new laws to protect Illinois consumers from so-called “robo-calls” and to establish clear usage terms on pre-paid purchasing cards. Today’s actions are part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to protect consumers. “We must[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Informational Forum on the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-2nd District) will host an information forum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Thursday, August 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mary Magdalene M.B. Church, 10920 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago. Experts will provide information on the new federal health care[Read More…]
