ROCHESTER, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. Following extensive evaluation, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. is undergoing treatment for Bipolar II depression at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength. Many Americans have bipolar disorder. Bipolar II disorder is a treatable condition that affects[Read More…]
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Durbin Announces Bipartisan Screening Committee for Federal Judges in the Northern District
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today announced the formation of a bipartisan screening committee to assist in selecting Federal District Court Judges for the Northern District of Illinois. There are currently three vacant judgeships in the Northern District, and the immediate task of the screening committee is[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Releases Study Showing Impact of Pension Inaction on Higher Education
Governor Meets with Business Leaders to Discuss Impact of Pension Inaction on Universities, Community Colleges and MAP Grants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. In a meeting today with the Executives’ Club of Chicago, Governor Pat Quinn shared new data showing that higher education in Illinois is likely to receive more significant funding[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 13, 2012
The annual gallery artisis’ exhibition ‘Luminosity’ opened Friday at Tall Grass Arts Association. The show runs through Saturday, October 6. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-August 13, 2012. The deadline for submission of nominations for Park Forest Commission on Human Relations’ Good Egg Award is Monday, August 13. The award is[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event
Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2012 – 3:25 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chicago! Thank you! How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) It is good to be back home. Chicago looks good. And all of you look good. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: (Sings Happy Birthday.) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you very much. (Applause.) [Read More…]
Catholic Sisters’ Assembly Decides Next Steps in Response to Vatican Assessment
This beautiful photograph of the St. Louis Arch courtesy LCWR. St. Louis, MO-(ENEWSPF)- At the annual assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) held in St. Louis, MO, August 7-10, the more than 900 participants planned their response to the doctrinal assessment of the organization by the Vatican’s[Read More…]
Catholic Sisters’ Assembly Decides Next Steps in Response to Vatican Assessment
This beautiful photograph of the St. Louis Arch courtesy LCWR. St. Louis, MO-(ENEWSPF)- At the annual assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) held in St. Louis, MO, August 7-10, the more than 900 participants planned their response to the doctrinal assessment of the organization by the Vatican’s[Read More…]
Video: Ryan Lochte and Patrick Stewart in ‘Funny Or Die’
The Olympic Ticket Scalper with Sir Patrick Stewart, Ryan Lochte, Simon Pegg & Maisie Williams from Patrick Stewart From the Wall Street Journal: U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte made his “Funny or Die” debut in a hilarious sketch about ticket-scalping at the 2012 London Games. In the video Lochte, who[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 10, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. Coyle Slams ‘Morning Joe’ for Social Security Falsehoods Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance, issued a response this week to a Monday segment on MSNBC’s Morning Joe filled with half-truths and outright lies about Social Security’s future. In the segment, host Joe Scarborough perpetuated[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens 2012 Illinois State Fair
“Family Fun for Everyone” Fair Showcases Food, Entertainment, Illinois Produce and Livestock SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2012 Illinois State Fair, “Family Fun for Everyone.” Today’s ribbon cutting at the fairground’s main gate marks the start of the 10-day celebration that features food, racing, music,[Read More…]
