CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2013. On Alumni Weekend trauma center protestors will rally before the University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer gives a speech to alumni. The rally will start at 2:15pm at 58th and Ellis, the group will then march to the University Quads where the President is set to speak[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University Students Join Senator Dick Durbin in Push for Low Interest Rate on Loans
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. Two Roosevelt University undergraduates who receive federal loans joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Friday at the University in urging Congress to keep interest rates on student loans in check. Victoria Pena, a finance major and resident of Glendale Heights, and John Contreras, an English major who[Read More…]
Report Underscores the Critical Role Women’s Health Care Providers Will Play in Ensuring Women Can Access Care Under Affordable Care Act
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. New data released today underscores the continued critical role that women’s health care providers like Planned Parenthood play in ensuring women get the preventive care they need. These providers will be especially important as millions of newly eligible women gain access to affordable health insurance and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Federal Aid Approved for Local Governments in 24 Counties
Aid Helps Local Governments Recover Costs Related to Floods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the Obama Administration has approved the state’s request for federal aid to help local governments in 24 counties recover from recent flooding. The federal declaration means local governments in those counties can seek[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, June 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. States That Reject Medicaid Expansion Will Spend Billions More To Cover Fewer According to a new study in the journal Health Affairs, states would save money by accepting the Medicaid expansion in President Obama’s health care law. The study finds that fourteen of the states that[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair T-Shirt Designs Solicited
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2013. For many years, the Park Forest Art Fair created t-shirts, which were sold to exhibiting artists, volunteers, board members and anyone else who wanted them. For the past several years, the practice has fallen by the wayside. This year, for the 58th Annual Park Forest Art Fair,[Read More…]
Officials Reduce Federal Unemployment Benefits
Sequestration Lowers EUC Payments by 16.8 Percent State Benefits Do Not Change CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Weekly unemployment insurance benefits to the long-term unemployed will be reduced 16.8 percent as a result of federal sequestration’s across-the-board budget cuts, the Illinois Department of Employment Security reminded today. The reduction will be reflected[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Music Conservatory Chorus Performs With Rolling Stones
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6 2013. The Music Conservatory Chorus from Roosevelt University joined the Rolling Stones for their hit song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” during three shows at the United Center on May 28, 31 and June 3. Choral directors Cheryl Frazes Hill, head of music education and director[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on NSA Phone Tracking and the Patriot Act
Durbin Raised Concerns Over Program in 2009, Offered Amendments to Prevent Abuse Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after it was reported that the National Security Agency secretly obtained phone records of Verizon calls made by innocent Americans in the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Residents About Medical Alert Service Scam
Complaints to Attorney General’s Office Report Unsolicited Calls Seeking Individuals’ Financial Information Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Attorney General Madigan alerted Illinois residents to be wary of unsolicited calls advertising purported free medical alert services following an uptick in complaints reported to her office. Madigan said call recipients should ignore the solicitation[Read More…]
