Noting that officials share his concern, Durbin asks for meeting to ensure the better coordination needed to bring dangerous fugitives to justice in Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. Prompted by a Chicago Tribune investigation, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on federal and local law enforcement officials to develop an action plan to apprehend[Read More…]
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GSU Lincoln Laureate Honored
Darwin Gordon, GSU Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Each year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. This year’s Lincoln Laureate from Governors[Read More…]
Prairie State College October Grant Awards Exceed $5 Million
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In October, Prairie State College (PSC) was awarded several grants, totaling $5.1 million. The grants include several from the federal government, intended for use in the degree programs, and one from the state government, intended for use in the non-credit programs. The U.S. Department of Education Predominantly[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Dominican Preachers Show Clean Water Makes Cents
Marian Catholic Dominican Preachers Deana Williams (Park Forest), Gianna Patrizi, Trevor Thompkins and Kelsey Tierney hold one of the collection vessels used in their fundraising effort. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over the summer of 2011, the Marian Catholic High School Dominican Preachers attended the Dominican High Schools Preaching Conference in Adrian,[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., in Engbretson Hall at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at[Read More…]
A Forgotten Law We Need
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. In January 1929 the U.S. Senate ratified by a vote of 85 to 1 a treaty that is still on the books, still upheld by most of the world, still listed on the U.S. State Department’s website — a treaty that under Article VI of the[Read More…]
IEMA Reminds Public of National Test of Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9
First-ever Nationwide Test Will Last Approximately 30 Seconds SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today reminded Illinois citizens that radio and TV stations throughout the state will be participating in a first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 1 p.m. CST on Wednesday. IEMA also[Read More…]
Chicago Seniors Block Street to Protest Essential Social Program Funding Cuts
Over 40 Cited and Released Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. This morning, nearly 1,500 members of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus (JASC), their supporters, and Occupy Chicago rallied downtown to protest proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and HUD programs. Following a rally outside the office of Sens. Mark Kirk[Read More…]
Durbin Calls on Illinois Banks and Credit Unions to Adopt Fee Disclosure Form
After Big Banks Cancel Debit Fees, Protections Needed From New Hidden Fees CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. While recent reforms have helped bring transparency to the system of debit card swipe fees, more has to be done in order to stop hidden fees and make sure consumers understand what they are[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, RTA, Pace Launch Region’s First Bus on Shoulder Program
Pilot Project on Stevenson Expressway to Encourage Mass Transit Use, Improve Job Access, Ease Congestion and Offer Free Wi-Fi Service CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn, joined by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Regional Transportation Authority and Pace officials, today announced the Nov. 14 launch of the region’s first Bus[Read More…]
