Physicians to practice in communities that need them most Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2013. The National Health Service Corps awarded more than $10 million in funding for loan repayment to 87 medical students in 29 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who will serve as primary care doctors and[Read More…]
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‘Researching African American Genealogy,’ a Panel Discussion to be Held on February 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2013. ‘Researching African American Genealogy,’ a panel discussion, will be presented by the Park Forest Historical Society, Sunday February 24, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Six panelists will present their own research and resources available. This program is free[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Progress of Marriage Equality in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today gave the following statement on the movement of Senate Bill 10 out of the Illinois Senate Executive Committee: “Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and equal rights under law. “We took the first step towards marriage equality two years ago when I[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 100 New Traffic Aide Control Positions Created as a Result of Red Line South Renovations
Aides will Serve in Coordination with CTA Supplemental Bus Service; Complement 400 Additional Bus Drivers Hired by CTA CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, alongside the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), announced Tuesday that 100 OEMC Traffic Control Aides (TCA) positions are being made available, the latest jobs[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Crack Down on Fraudulent Tax Preparers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that he ordered an investigation of businesses that are helping consumers prepare tax returns and found a high number of them were not in compliance with City ordinances that are designed to protect residents. “There is no place in Chicago for businesses[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Federal Bureau of Prisons Assessment of Its Solitary Confinement Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday announcing that the Federal Bureau of Prisons has agreed to a comprehensive and independent assessment of its use of solitary confinement in the nation’s federal prisons. This first-ever review of federal segregation policies comes after[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: U.S. DOJ and 14 States Join in Litigation Against Standard & Poor’s
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. As Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s lawsuit against Standard & Poor’s proceeds in Illinois, Madigan today commended U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and 14 of her state counterparts for joining her in filing lawsuits against Standard & Poor’s (S&P) for the company’s role in assigning high ratings to[Read More…]
As Momentum for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Grows, Nadler and Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Uniting American Families Act to Provide Immigration Equality for LGBT Families
Members assert: UAFA must be a part of any comprehensive immigration reform proposal President Obama, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, House champions of immigration reform endorse UAFA and LGBT-inclusive immigration legislation WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, led a[Read More…]
Representative Gutierrez and Senator Durbin Meet in Chicago with Community Leaders on Immigration Reform
“Right now, the momentum gives me a great sense of optimism.” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) participated in a community forum in Chicago hosted by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) at the Instituto del Progreso Latino, in the Congressman’s district. The forum brought together leaders from a[Read More…]
Study Examines Whether it Really Does ‘Get Better’ for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Young people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) tend to experience higher rates of bullying. The study, “Developmental Trends in Peer Victimization and Emotional Distress in LGB and Heterosexual Youth,” in the March 2013 Pediatrics (published online Feb. 4), collected data[Read More…]
