Laws Improve Math Curriculum and Educator Certifications; Reduces Bureaucracy to Focus Resources in Classroom CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed four new laws to strengthen education in Illinois. SB 3244 will help students in Illinois excel in the classroom by implementing a stronger mathematics curriculum. The Governor also[Read More…]
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Cast Chosen for ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rehearsals are under way for “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” the 2012 production of the Southland Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University. Forty cast members from 24 communities, mostly in Chicago’s Southland, were chosen following recent auditions. Performance dates are July 28 and 29, and August 4[Read More…]
Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. Taking Medical Leave of Absence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2012. ABC 7 Chicago is reporting that Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. is taking a medical leave of absence. According to the report, the Congressman is being treated for exhaustion. ABC reports that the Congressman’s office did not say how long Jackson would be on leave. In addition, the[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012 – Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the Supreme Court declared three out of four key provisions of Arizona’s SB 1070 unconstitutional: “I am pleased that the Supreme Court struck down three out of the four key provisions of Arizona’s dangerous immigration law.[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Discusses Looming Deadlines for Transportation and Student Loan Bills, Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill
Senate Calls on House Colleagues to Take Action on Slate of Crucial Legislation SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012. While calling attention to end-of–the-week-deadlines for transportation and student loan interest rate legislation, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today that this week’s Senate passage of the bipartisan Farm Bill demonstrates that Congress[Read More…]
$20 Million Federal Investment Will Jump Start Expansion of 95th Street CTA Station, Officials Say
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012. The CTA will be able to move forward on major upgrades to one of the busiest stations in Chicago’s transit system as a result of an infusion of $20 million in critical federal funding to the 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator[Read More…]
Rep. Guitierrez Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Arizona Immigration Bill, SB1070
Most of Romney’s National “Model” Struck Down, But Most Egregious Portion of SB1070 Will Have Profound Affect Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2012. Today, the Supreme Court struck down much of the Arizona SB1070 “Show Me Your Papers” Law, but upheld section 2(B), the specific portion that requires local law enforcement to[Read More…]
Over 5.2 Million People with Medicare Save $3.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Affordable Care Act
Average savings for seniors and people with disabilities this year is $651 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2012. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, more than 5,254,000 seniors and people with disabilities have saved a total of $3.7 billion on prescription drugs since the law was enacted. The Centers for[Read More…]
Movie Review: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER (Review and Trailer)
(PROMOTIONAL: SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Farce works well if you play it fast, so the audience doesn’t notice the absurdity of the situation. Scratch out the word “farce,” replace it with “drama,” and you may not sum up the work of a lot of film directors, but you’ll[Read More…]
David Danzmayr Named Music Director Of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
David Danzmayr, new Music Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- David Danzmayr has been named Music Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and will lead the orchestra’s upcoming 35th concert season. Maestro Danzmayr, guest conductor for several leading European orchestras, will become the first new[Read More…]
