Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) joined Senator Dick Durbin (IL-D) and Senator Mark Kirk (IL-R) in a letter to President Obama from the Illinois Congressional Delegation supporting the state of Illinois’ request that counties devastated by flooding receive a federal disaster declaration. Duckworth led the effort[Read More…]
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DePaul’s Real Estate Center Honors Douglas Crocker II at Its 10th Anniversary Gala
The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., president of DePaul University, thanks Douglas Crocker II, a nationally respected real estate executive and philanthropist who has been instrumental in the growth of The Real Estate Center at DePaul. The Real Estate Center serves as the heart of Chicago’s real estate community and[Read More…]
Gordon Tech Honors DePaul’s Monsignor Velo and Kleinschmidt
Inspiration celebration puts spotlight on Catholic education Former Blue Demon basketball player, Thomas Kleinschmidt, is a teacher and head basketball coach at Gordon Tech College Prep, where he was honored May 6 at an Inspiration Celebration. (Photo by Carol Hughes) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. For their dedication to educating and[Read More…]
Chicago Named A ‘Playful City USA’ Community
City is One of 217 Communities Recognized Nationally by the Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. The national non-profit organization KaBOOM has named Chicago as a 2013 Playful City USA community for its efforts to provide children with access to a wide variety of safe opportunities for play. This is[Read More…]
Care and Nurturing Ministry of Faith United Protestant Church to Sponsor a Health Care Presentation on June 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2013. The Care and Nurturing Ministry of Faith United Protestant Church is sponsoring a Health Care presentation on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Speakers from St. James Hospital’s Palliative Care Department will be present to answer questions about the[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Voted Against the ‘Pay China First Act’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the “Pay China First Act”: “Today I voted against yet another risky proposal the Republicans call the “Full Faith and Credit Act,” but is more accurately called the “Pay China First Act.” Despite its name,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for 11 Counties Affected by Flooding
Additional Resources Critical to Helping Residents Recover SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today asked President Barack Obama to declare 11 Illinois counties major disaster areas following the storms and heavy rainfall that moved through the state in mid-April. If the governor’s request is approved, residents in those counties will[Read More…]
Hundreds Gather For The Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Awards Ceremony
Ceremony Marks the 20th Anniversary Honoring Fallen Firefighters and Recognizing Others for Life-Saving Acts of Bravery SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis, Governor Pat Quinn and firefighters throughout the state came together for the 20th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony. The[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Goes ‘Back to School’ as Part of Teacher Appreciation Week
Over 65 Department Officials Shadow Teachers Across the Country Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. U.S. Department of Education (ED) officials from across the country went “Back to School” today, shadowing teachers across the country. Over 65 officials will take part in the second annual event designed to give Department officials an[Read More…]
Alejandra Ceja Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Editor’s Note: A Spanish-language version of this press release is provided below. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan today announced the appointment of Alejandra Ceja as the new director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. The Initiative is tasked with expanding academic excellence[Read More…]
