WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the United States Senate Floor today regarding the tragic events that occurred yesterday during the Boston Marathon. “Our nation is saddened by what happened yesterday in Boston,” Durbin said. “It is a moment of grave concern across America, expressed[Read More…]
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Parents Have Until April 30, 2013 to Enroll in College Illinois!®
Last chance to take advantage of current contract pricing CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Illinois parents have only two weeks to sign up for the College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program before the current enrollment period ends April 30. The College Illinois! program allows families to prepay for college years in advance[Read More…]
IDOT, State Police, Tollway Join Forces for ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week’ Kick-off
Gov. Quinn’s proclamation sets stage for campaign encouraging safety and awareness in and around Work Zones SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. As the 2013 construction season gets underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Tollway and key highway safety partners today kicked off National Work[Read More…]
Representative DeLuca Pushes for Fiscal Responsibility, Takes Pay Cut
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. In an effort to save the state money, legislation supported by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) to renew pay restrictions in state officials and prohibit increases in reimbursements passed the Illinois House last week. “Now more than ever, it is important for all elected officials to[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Accounting Forensics Program Prepares Business Majors for Credential as Certified Fraud Examiners
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. With its unique program in accounting forensics, Roosevelt University’s Heller College of Business is successfully preparing accounting majors to become certified fraud examiners. Nearly a dozen accounting majors in the Heller College have already passed the internationally recognized Association of Certified Fraud Examiners exam and more than[Read More…]
Education Department Announces Next Rounds of Race to the Top, Including Another Key Investment to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Learning Opportunities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced they will invest the majority of the 2013 Race to the Top funds for a second Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge competition. About $370 million will be available this year for[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on Grundfos’ New North American Headquarters in Downers Grove
Governor’s Clean Water Initiative Helped Draw World’s Largest Water Pump Manufacturer to Illinois DOWNERS GROVE–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. As part of his agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Grundfos officials to break ground on the global water pump manufacturer’s new North[Read More…]
South Suburban College and Thornton Township are Seeking Employers for Community Job Fair
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer a 2013 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will be located in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.[Read More…]
May Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The spring beauties are in bloom, the wild onions are poking through the sodden ground and the birds are singing as loudly as they can. Nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thon Creek Nature Preserve, the[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Awarded After School Science Minors Club Grant
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The Park Forest Public Library has been awarded a grant from the Museum of Science and Industry to participate in the Museum’s 4-year after school science minor club program. This program aims to increase interest in science in underserved neighborhoods by engaging students in places[Read More…]
