CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. Chicago Tribune By: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin What will it take? What will it take for a majority of Americans to speak out for a sensible firearms policy in our nation? It will take more than a congresswoman being shot point-blank in the face as she gathers[Read More…]
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Senate Approves Durkin Nomination For Illinois Northern District
“Durkin’s outstanding legal experience and proven community leadership will serve the Northern District of Illinois well” WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Senate has approved the nomination of Thomas Durkin to fill a pending vacancy on the U.S. District Court[Read More…]
Montana Supreme Court Allows Case Seeking Domestic Partnership Protections for Same-Sex Couples to Move Forward
Justices Reverse District Court’s Dismissal and Allow Litigation to Proceed HELENA, Mont.–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. The Montana Supreme Court yesterday granted, in part, an appeal by the American Civil Liberties Union and six committed same-sex couples to secure domestic partnership protections. Though the court denied the plaintiffs’ initial appeal as too[Read More…]
Robin Kelly Adds Alderman Will Burns to Her List of Endorsements
4th Ward Alderman joins diverse list of elected officials, clergy and community leaders Matteson, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. Former State Representative Robin Kelly received the endorsement of 4th Ward Alderman Will Burns in her bid to fill the vacant 2nd Congressional District seat in the Feb. 26 Special Election. “Robin[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $1 Million Investment in Learning Gardens Located at CPS Schools Through NATO Legacy Funds
New Investment Supports 60 School Learning Gardens at CPS Schools Across the City, Providing Students With Hands-On Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that $1 million in NATO legacy funds will support the development of learning gardens at 60 Chicago Public Schools (CPS)[Read More…]
Text Messaging Capabilities Are Added to Chicago’s 311 and City Alerts System
New ChiTEXT features allow Chicagoans to text in service requests, receive “311 Service Tracker” updates via text message, and sign up for localized City alerts; Mayor Emanuel applauds civic developers for creating innovative new 311 applications CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that Chicagoans can now interact with[Read More…]
Last Days to Purchase College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Contracts at 2011 Rates
Rates increase January 1 for program that makes college costs more manageable for Illinois families CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. Families of Illinois college-bound children have only until December 31 to invest in a College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition plan at 2011 rates before contract prices increase four percent on January 1,[Read More…]
Illinois Employment Security Offices Closed Dec. 25, Jan.1
Claimants Should Certify; Services Available on Internet; Banking Holiday Might Delay Payments CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. resume on each following day. Although offices will[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Exam Procedures for Student Loans
CFPB Examiners to Verify that Student Lenders are Following the Law WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2012. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published the procedures it will use in examining student lenders. The Student Lending Examination Procedures are an extension of the CFPB’s General Supervision and Examination Manual and will[Read More…]
New Directions for Returning Adults Information Session Scheduled at PSC Jan. 15
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a New Directions information session for returning adult students on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at 6 p.m., in the Conference Center on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. "At Prairie State College, we understand that[Read More…]
