WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that the increase in Amtrak ridership over the last year is good news for travelers that looking for a safer, greener, more efficient transportation option and businesses that rely on the economic activity generated along the four Illinois-supported Amtrak[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk Statement on Attacks in Libya and Egypt
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement on the attacks on American diplomats in Libya and Egypt: “As we continue to learn the details of the attacks on Americans in our diplomatic posts in Libya and Egypt, my thoughts and prayers[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights New Public Safety Law
Law Allows Counties More Flexibility to Rehabilitate Non-Violent, First-Time Offenders CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today highlighted a new state law at the Cook County Criminal Court Building that will help local law enforcement more effectively rehabilitate non-violent, first-time offenders. The governor was joined at today’s event by legislators[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and ‘Serve Illinois Commission’ Announce $8.4 Million Federal Grant for AmeriCorps Programs
Federal funding supports 29 AmeriCorps Programs in nearly 300 sites across Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012. Governor Quinn and his Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service today announced that the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has awarded $8.4 million to enable 1,200 volunteers in 29 AmeriCorps programs to[Read More…]
Representative Schakowsky’s Statement on 11th Anniversary of September 11th
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement today to recognize the 11th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “Today, we remember the thousands of lives tragically lost eleven years ago on September 11th, the fallen heroes[Read More…]
Share My Lesson Website Offers One Lucky Registrant $5,000 Toward Student Loans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012. Share My Lesson, the online collection of teaching resources created by the American Federation of Teachers and TES Connect, announced a new contest today that brings attention to the website and to the problem of student debt. Student loan debt has piled up to an astounding $1[Read More…]
New Resources Help Older Americans and People With Disabilities Maintain Their Independence
Seniors, people with disabilities and their families get assistance from local resource centers Washington, DC–(ENEWSSPF)–September 11, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $12.5 million in awards to Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to support older Americans and people with disabilities stay independent and receive long-term[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Salutes Illinois Fallen Heroes on September 11
Lauds “Portrait of a Soldier” Exhibit in Chicago; Let us “Remember, Reflect, Serve” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn called for a day of “remembrance, reflection and service” to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and servicemembers killed in the global war on terror. The governor today[Read More…]
Health Care Law Saved an Estimated $2.1 Billion for Consumers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012. The health care law – the Affordable Care Act – has saved consumers an estimated $2.1 billion on health insurance premiums according to a new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services. For the first time ever, new rate review rules in[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago to Protest on Wednesday Outside Alvarez Fundraiser at US Cellular Field
Campaign to Free the NATO 5 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012. On Wednesday, September 12, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s supporters will shell out $200 per seat at US Cellular Field to raise funds for her re-election campaign. Outside the park, beginning at 5:30pm, advocates for the NATO 5 will join speakers from[Read More…]
