Jumpstart Campaign Brings Attention to Early Education Crisis Park Forest, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012 – Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, will take place at Park Forest Public Library on October 4, 2012. Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is an annual reading celebration that highlights[Read More…]
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Illinois Reaches Milestone Toward South Suburban Airport Approval
Layout Plan Submitted to FAA; Key Step Highlights Planning Progress, Land Acquisition Efforts PEOTONE –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has reached another major milestone toward approval of the South Suburban Airport by submitting to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a draft Airport Layout Plan for[Read More…]
HHS Continues to Support State Efforts to Build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today awarded a new round of Affordable Insurance Exchange Establishment Grants to Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia. These awards will give states the flexibility and resources needed to create new health insurance marketplaces,[Read More…]
Video: Monty Python – Execution in Russia
A bit of levity from days gone by. A Russian execution, Monty Python-style.
Governor Quinn Announces Agreements to Strengthen Partnership, Investment Between Illinois and Brazil
Partnerships Reflect Joint Commitment to Boosting Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Education and Agriculture RECIFE, BRAZIL–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012. Continuing his economic trade mission in Brazil, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Recife where he announced major steps to build upon Illinois’ role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. While in Recife, the[Read More…]
City of Chicago Releases Second Quarter Budget Report
Tighter Spending Controls, Greater Efficiencies and Improved Revenue Leave the City on Strong Financial Footing Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012. The Office of Budget and Management today issued its budget report for the second quarter of 2012. In addition to providing a progress report on the City’s finances, the quarterly update also[Read More…]
Fall Trout Season Opens October 20 in Illinois
Trout will be stocked at nearly 40 locations throughout Illinois SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012. The 2012 Illinois fall trout fishing season opens on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 37 ponds and lakes throughout the state, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. “Fishing is a great family[Read More…]
Durbin, Gutierrez Announce New Deferred Action Workshops in October
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL-4) held a press conference today to announce a series of workshops to be held on October 6 across Chicago that will help young immigrants determine if they are eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and[Read More…]
Mitt Romney: Education About Teachers and Parents; Unions Have Different Objective
“Education is about teachers, great leadership and parents. And the union has a different objective. I understand, it’s fine for them to promote it. It’s not fine for us just to go along with it.”– Mitt Romney New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012 Click Here To Watch Mitt Romney MITT ROMNEY:[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Education Partnerships Between Illinois and Brazil
State Initiative Links Private Sector, Higher Ed Community to Provide $155,000 in Scholarships, Internships to Brazilian Students Studying in Illinois BRASILIA, BRAZIL –(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. Continuing his economic trade mission to Brazil, Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new initiative that will help increase educational opportunities between Illinois and Brazil,[Read More…]
