Park Forest’s Rail Fan Park. (Photo: VOPF) Site of one of the largest rail intersections in the country Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The village of Park Forest will officially unveil its latest park, and what village officials are hoping will be a national tourist destination, the Park Forest Rail Fan Park,[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Medicare Fraud
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. On July 19, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her cosponsorship of the Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME) Act of 2013. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06). The PRIME Act would enact stronger penalties for Medicare and Medicaid fraud and help[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. Why Summertime Heat is Especially Dangerous for Seniors Extreme summer heat causes thousands of heat-related illnesses in the U.S. each year, and kills more people than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. With the dramatic heat wave currently gripping so much of the U.S., seniors[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Urban Alliance Youth Event
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled to be here. I mean, in addition to giving me an excuse to come home and sleep in my own bed — (laughter) — it’s[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Calls on House to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. On July 17, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of comprehensive immigration reform. The video link and text of Congresswoman Duckworth’s remarks are below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd4swaB0wZQ Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, First Lady Rule and First Lady Obama Highlight Success of Urban Alliance Chicago
Mayor Emanuel, First Lady Rule and First Lady Obama meet with youth from Urban Alliance Chicago. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Today Mayor Rahm Emanuel, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, and Chicago’s First Lady Amy Rule highlighted the accomplishments of the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce CPS High School Students Earn Record $400 Million in College Scholarships
Amount Given in Scholarship Awards is nearly 28 Times Higher Since District Began Tracking Scholarship Data in SY2004-2005 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced today that CPS high school students have been offered record college scholarship awards of nearly $400 million this past school year – an increase of $133 million[Read More…]
Kirk Announces Bill to Target Inefficient, Wasteful Federal Programs
Government Transformation Act Creates Independent Panel to Recommend Improvements in Efficiency, Effectiveness, Credibility WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSFP)–July 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced his introduction of the Government Transformation Act of 2013, S. 1297, a bill that creates an independent, bipartisan commission to target inefficient and wasteful federal programs[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Coordinates Comprehensive, Bipartisan Effort to Fight Dangerous Gangs in Illinois and Across America
Senate Appropriations Committee Moves to Ramp Up National Gang Strategy WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan approval of a Kirk-driven initiative to curb dangerous gang violence in Illinois and across the nation. By a vote of 21-9, the Committee approved[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Schakowsky on Republicans Continuing to Obstruct Obamacare
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republicans continuing to obstruct Obamacare: “After throwing up roadblock after roadblock after roadblock to Obamacare, Republicans are now trying to delay access to care for millions of Americans on the grounds that we’re not ready. Despite Republican[Read More…]
