Says Attacks on Clean Air and Water Regulations Endanger Public Health CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Legislation proposed by Congressional Republicans to delay, roll-back, or eliminate basic pollution standards will weaken our ability to ensure clean air and water, and a healthy environment for our families across the nation, U.S. Senator[Read More…]
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GSU Physical Therapy Faculty Member Honored
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Robin D. Washington, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Governors State University (GSU), received the Sylvia Walker Education Award from the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC). The award is named after the late Dr. Sylvia Walker, a professor, researcher, and director of[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Participates in National Food Stamp Challenge
WASHINGTON D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined other members of Congress, national religious leaders and current Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients at a Safeway supermarket to kick off the week-long national Fighting Poverty with Faith Food Stamp Challenge. For a week Rep. Schakowsky will live on[Read More…]
SLDN Files Landmark Litigation on Behalf of Married Gay and Lesbian Service Members, Veterans
Case Challenges Constitutionality of Defense of Marriage Act, Other Statutes Preventing Equal Benefits and Family Support Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Today, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) announced the filing of landmark federal litigation, suing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Labor Issues Safety Tips for Haunted House Enthusiasts
Department Encouraging Residents to Wear Bright Clothing, Follow Safety Rules CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. As thousands of families and trick-or-treaters celebrate Halloween, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recommends safety tips for those venturing into local haunted houses. “We want to make sure that individuals, who bravely enjoy a good scare[Read More…]
Illinois Announces Open Enrollment for Home Heating Assistance
All Illinoisans Eligible for LIHEAP Program Can Apply Beginning Nov. 1 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance today announced that anyone eligible to receive winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can apply beginning on Nov.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Volunteers for Working to Improve Their Communities
Twenty-Eight Groups Recognized with Governor’s Home Town Awards; Mascoutah Little Indians Youth Football Program Takes Governor’s Cup SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday recognized 28 outstanding volunteer groups from throughout Illinois with Governor’s Home Town Awards (GHTA). The GHTA recognizes volunteers for their work to improve their communities. The[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Works With City to Find Permanent Home
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. Occupy Chicago announced today that their legal representatives, the National Lawyer’s Guild (NLG), will be meeting with the City’s Corporation Counsel this Thursday to discuss a permanent, round-the-clock location for the Occupation’s home base. “Last Friday, our General Assembly voted to empower our legal representatives, the National[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on Administration’s Efforts to Help Students Manage Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after President Obama announced new steps to make college more affordable and make it easier for students to repay their federal student loans: “Today’s announcement by President Obama is welcome news for the millions of students[Read More…]
Durbin Voices Concerns Over Continued Violence in Syria
Letter to UN Ambassador Rice Urges Continued Pressure on Syrian Regime WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–Ocgtober 26, 2011. Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to UN Ambassador Susan Rice yesterday, urging continued US pressure on the Syrian regime in the face of continued violence and serious human rights concerns.[Read More…]
