Answers President Obama’s Education Call to Action CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced his support for raising the minimum attendance age of students in Illinois schools to age 18. As part of his ongoing commitment to reform education in Illinois, Governor Quinn will propose legislation to the General[Read More…]
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January 27 – Update on Senator Kirk
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2012. Dr. Fessler provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition this morning: “Senator Kirk is doing quite well this morning. He is alert, responding more rapidly to questions and the swelling in his brain has stabilized. While he remains in serious but stable condition, we are pleased with[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, January 27, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2012. President Obama, Mitch Daniels Offer Different Views on Current State of the Union President Obama delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, and the Alliance issued a press release contrasting his ideas with the Republican response offered by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. “While[Read More…]
Strong Children~Strong Communities Conference Open to the Public
Hazel Crest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2012. The 21st Annual Strong Children~Strong Communities conference has an exciting array of current topics for parents, educators, childcare providers and anyone interested in helping children. It will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prairie State College, 202 S.[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint for Keeping College Affordable and Within Reach for All Americans
“Of course, it’s not enough for us to increase student aid… States also need to do their part, by making higher education a higher priority in their budgets. And colleges and universities have to do their part by working to keep costs down.” President Barack Obama State of[Read More…]
Indiana School Student Wins District 162 Spelling Bee
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Indiana School fifth grade student Indya Gettings was the first place winner in the District wide Matteson School District 162 Spelling Bee. Indya will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee level. Second place winner was Illinois School fifth grade student Noor Baig who was the first place winner[Read More…]
Huth Middle School Students To Attend Regional Science Fair
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Huth Middle School issued a press release reporting on students who participated in the school’s annual Science Fair. Twelve students qualified to compete at the South Suburban Regional Science Fair, the release said. The students include: Robert Nolan, eighth grade Brandon Davis and Myles Howard (partners), eighth grade[Read More…]
January 26 – Update on Senator Kirk
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2012. Northwestern Memorial Hospital released the following statement on behalf of Dr. Richard Fessler on Thursday, January 26: “Senator Kirk continues to progress as expected and remains in serious but stable condition this morning with no change in his neurological or physical prognosis. Late yesterday, we performed a[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement
Alexandria, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2012 – 11:32 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Please, sit, rest. This is exciting. It is such a pleasure to be here today. This is an exciting day. I want to start by thanking Secretary Vilsack, not just for that very kind introduction but for his[Read More…]
Update on Senator Mark Kirk’s Condition, Jan. 25, 2012
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2012. Doctor Richard Fessler today released the following statement on Senator Kirk’s condition: “Senator Kirk continues to progress as expected and we continue to be hopeful about his long term prognosis. He remains in serious condition and is being monitored closely,” said Richard Fessler, neurosurgeon at Northwestern Memorial[Read More…]
