Calls on approving agency to make criminal justice program – under investigation by Illinois AG – ineligible for federal GI Bill funds WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the Illinois State Approving Agency to make the criminal justice program offered by Westwood College –[Read More…]
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Harrisburg, IL Tornado Disaster & Recovery Information
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2012. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the thousands of people in Southern Illinois, and throughout the Midwest, who experienced the devastation and destruction brought on by this morning’s storms. The Office of Senator Kirk expresses deep appreciation and tremendous gratitude for the hundreds of emergency response[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky, Members of Congress, Food Experts, Religious Leaders Praise SNAP Program
In response to new hardship data, Members of Congress, Community Leaders Call for Adequate Funding of Food Stamp Program WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), other members of Congress, food experts, religious leaders and current Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients stood in support of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Calls for 21st Century Classrooms Throughout Illinois
Visits Piper Elementary to Show How Educational Technology Can Help Students Achieve and Succeed BERWYN–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today called on lawmakers, administrators, teachers and parents across Illinois to recognize the critical role technology plays in educating the next generation of students. Just a day after President Obama[Read More…]
Illinois Human Rights Commission Endorses Anti-Bullying Legislation
Commission also joins forces with Prevent School Violence Illinois Coalition CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. The Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has unanimously endorsed HB 5290, legislation proposed by Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) that would build on the Illinois School Violence Act and call on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)[Read More…]
Obama Administration and Text4Baby Join Forces to Connect Pregnant Women and Children to Health Coverage and Information
Builds on new health care law’s efforts to expand coverage Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. The Centers for Medicaid & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that it will partner with Text4Baby, a free national health texting service, to promote enrollment in both Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and[Read More…]
Senator Kirk and Congressman Quigley Urge Adoption of Public Corruption Amendment in Final Passage of STOCK Act
Illinois Corruption Costs Taxpayers $500 Million Annually WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2012. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) urging the[Read More…]
Kirk, Biggert Applaud High Court Decision on Asian Carp
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2012. A spokesperson for U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-13th-IL) today issued the following statements after the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would not consider a lawsuit filed by the State of Michigan to force closure of Chicago’s locks and waterways: [Read More…]
Update on the Condition of Senator Kirk
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2012. Dr. Richard L. Harvey, Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Center for Stroke Rehabilitation today provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition: “Senator Kirk is fully engaged in his rehabilitation program and making improvements in walking and other activities.” Source: kirk.senate.gov
Judge Delort Ties Record For Best Major Bar Association Ratings
Judge Mathias Delort. PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Following the public release of the ratings of judicial candidates by the Chicago Bar Association and the eleven members of the Cook County Bar Alliance, the campaign of Cook County Judge Mathias William Delort announced today that he had received a rare[Read More…]
