Mayor Emanuel to kick off the 4 Day Event with a Panel Beside Chicago’s Top Technology and Business Leaders CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined in the kick-off event for ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2013. For the next 4 days, Mayor Emanuel will host 100 technology and computer science focused[Read More…]
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Kirk, Cotler Condemn Iranian Leader’s Call to Intensify Bahá’í Persecution
We stand in solidarity with all those of the Baha’i Faith and urge leaders around the world to condemn Iran’s persecution Photo: Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, Illinois WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (US) and Hon. Irwin Cotler (CA), co-chairs of the Inter-Parliamentary Group for Human Rights in Iran,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces FEMA Grant for Village of Bartlett Stormwater Management Project
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $3.8 million dollar grant to the Village of Bartlett Stormwater Management Project. Funds from this grant will go towards the construction of two stormwater detention[Read More…]
Six States Awarded Supplemental Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grants
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. Departments of Education (ED) Secretary Arne Duncan and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and Wisconsin will each receive a supplemental award from the 2013 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) grant fund to improve quality and expand[Read More…]
Durbin, Bustos Meet with Federal Bureau of Prisons Director to Discuss Activation of Thomson Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) yesterday met with the Director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons, Charles Samuels, to discuss the activation of Thomson Correctional Center. On July 18, Durbin and Bustos announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee,[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Leads Coalition to Prevent Federal Bailout of States
Move protects US federal credit rating WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), along with Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Dan Coats (R-Ind.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today introduced the No State Bailouts Resolution, S. Res. 215, which[Read More…]
Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Introduce Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. Yesterday, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined her Wisconsin colleague Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-2) to introduce legislation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) runaway and homeless youth. The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA), last reauthorized in 2008 as the Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act, is[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Make Local Government More Efficient
New Laws Will Help DuPage County Eliminate Duplicate Governmental Units and Reduce Barriers for Illinois School District Reorganization CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help make local governments more efficient. Two of the laws will help to consolidate, reduce waste and increase efficiency in the[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Announcement on Visa Changes for Same-Sex Couples
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. Well, thanks for gathering, I know on relatively short notice. I really appreciate it. One of the – first of all, it’s great to be in London, and thank you for all of you here. How many of you are Embassy? You all[Read More…]
Rich Township Senior Trip to Arlington Race Track
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–On August 15, join the Rich Township Seniors on a trip to beautiful Arlington Park Racecourse! Our trip includes: admission to the park, daily racing guides, two-hour buffet and three-hour soft drink package – all in an air-conditioned room. The Governor’s room is regally bred to entertain you,[Read More…]
