Final Vote on Senate Version of Funding Bill Expected Next Week ST. LOUIS, MO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. A House transportation funding proposal would dismantle Amtrak service and stunt high-speed rail growth in spite of record ridership numbers, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today during a news conference at the Gateway[Read More…]
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IEMA Announces Two Public-Private Initiatives to Enhance Public Safety
Business Emergency Operations Center, CSX Rail Security Partnership Strengthen Coordination between State and Private Sector SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. Two new public-private initiatives announced today by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will strengthen coordination between the state and the private sector before, during and after disasters. A new Business Emergency[Read More…]
State of Illinois Introduces Alternative Transportation Program with Zipcar
Car sharing to help reduce costs, emissions and fuel consumption, increase ease of transit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) today announced the launch of a sustainable transportation option for state employees, with car sharing services through Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world’s leading car[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability
Denver, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011 – 10:25 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Well, it is great to be back in Colorado. (Applause.) And it is great to be here at CU Denver. (Applause.) I tend to have some pretty good memories about Denver. (Applause.) We had a little gathering here a[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration to Lower Student Loan Payments for Millions of Borrowers
Actions Offer Recent Graduates an Opportunity to Consolidate Loans and Reduce Interest Rates WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt. The announcement is part of a series of executive actions to[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: “Help Americans Manage Student Loan Debt”
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. The Administration has made historic investments in Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help make college more affordable for millions of current and future students. While college remains an excellent investment for most students, debt may discourage some potential students from enrolling, keeping[Read More…]
Illinois Vehicle Crashes Involving Deer Continue to Decline
IDOT, IDNR Urge Drivers to Not Buck Trend and Practice Safe Driving SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced that collisions between vehicles and deer declined in 2010 and reminded motorists to once again be alert for deer along roadways[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Mayor’s Summit on Food Deserts, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011 – 2:55 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, goodness. (Applause.) Keica, that was beautiful. You know, we can just stop right there. (Laughter.) That means so much to all of us, that statement. So we’re just so happy for you, just so proud. Thank you so much for[Read More…]
Judge to Present ‘Protecting Your Identity and Your Assets’
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Identity theft is a form of fraud of another person’s identity in which someone pretends to be someone else by assuming that person’s identity, typically in order to access resources or obtain credit and other benefits in that person’s name. The victim of identity theft can suffer[Read More…]
Unions to Join Occupy Movement for Rally on October 26 in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. Chicago area unions and activists from Jobs with Justice will join with the Occupy Chicago movement to rally against corporate greed Wednesday, October 26. Join the Occupy Chicago movement for a rally to take back our future. What: Mass mobilization to stop corporate greed When: Wednesday, October[Read More…]
