With current bill set to expire on June 30, Speaker Boehner continues to ‘drag his feet’ on legislation that would create or save nearly 68,000 jobs in Illinois House Republican Conference Committee Members trying to cut funding that could be used for Illinois projects such as the I-74 Bridge, CREATE[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk Releases New Video on Youcef Nadarkhani, Continues Call for Release of Jailed Iranian Pastor
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Today U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) continued his call for the release of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian dissident jailed for his religious beliefs, by releasing a video highlighting the issue. To[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Save Medicaid
Restructuring Package Stabilizes Medicaid and Preserves Care for Most Vulnerable CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a package of reforms that will rescue the state’s Medicaid system from the brink of collapse and make the program sustainable for the future, one of his top priorities this[Read More…]
HHS Grants to Help Protect Seniors, Test Elder Abuse Prevention Strategies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a $5.5 million funding opportunity for states and tribes to test ways to prevent elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. This initiative helps to implement the Elder Justice Act, which was enacted as part of the Affordable[Read More…]
‘Kids, Kolors & Kites’ at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012 – Send your kite skyward over the magnificent Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. “Kids, Kolors & Kites” gives everyone who loves flying kites – young and old – a chance to experience the sky above and great art ground-level[Read More…]
Andy Avalos, NBC Meteorologist, will MC the Best Golf Outing in the South Suburbs
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2012. The Action Sertoma Club is having their 12th Annual Golf Outing on July 11th, at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Avenue, Orland Park, IL. Registration is at 8:00 a.m., Shot Gun/Best Ball start 9:00 a.m., cost $135, includes continental breakfast, Bloody Mary starter,[Read More…]
Rep. Mell Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- From the Windy City Times: State Rep. Deborah Mell, one of three openly gay members of the Illinois General Assembly, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mell, 43, represents the 40th District on the city’s Northwest Side. She told Windy City Times that the cancer is Stage 1, and[Read More…]
Sun-Times Video: Emanuel calls teachers strike vote ‘huge’
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- From The Chicago Sun-Times: Mayor Rahm Emanuel acknowledged Tuesday that 90 percent is a “huge number” for the Chicago Teachers Union to achieve in its strike authorization vote, but he’s holding out hope for a pre-strike settlement. “Let’s work together, find common ground, find partnership, reminding ourselves …. [of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 11, 2012
Alia Davis (left, behind counter) registers Rhonda Hayslett’s membership at Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center on Saturday, the 4th anniversary of the gym. Earl Davis (right) shows off an award recognizing his stewardship running the business. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 11, 2012. Park Forest’s Main Street Nights[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Praise the Establishment of a Public Charter School in North Chicago
School to open in September for 250 pupils NORTH CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2012. Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced their support for the establishment of the LEARN Public Charter School in North Chicago on the edge of Great Lakes Naval Station. The Senators congratulated the Navy,[Read More…]
