Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. One of my highest priorities is to help ensure that Federal laws and policies support the significant reforms underway in many States and school districts and do not hinder State and local innovation aimed at increasing the quality of instruction and improving student academic achievement. [Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Agreement to Enhance Illinois’ Biotech Industry
SHANGHAI, CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. During his economic and business trade mission throughout China, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC), an Illinois-based association that represents leading research universities and technology companies, iBIO, an Illinois-based life sciences industry[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Trade Partnerships Between Illinois and China
SHANGHAI, CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Continuing his trade mission in China, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday visited Shanghai where he announced major steps to build upon Illinois’ role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. While in Shanghai the Governor took part in several economic development and education agreements that will[Read More…]
Madigan Sues Chicago Man for Alleged Immigration Fraud
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed suit yesterday against a Chicago man for cheating consumers out of at least $10,000 for help with their immigration applications that he never provided. Madigan filed the lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court alleging Vytautas Lekarauskas fraudulently charged immigrant consumers upfront fees[Read More…]
Durbin Commends Announcement of a Nearly $1.8 Million Federal Grant Award to Support Development of Aerospace Industry in Rockford
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday commended the Obama Administration’s announcement $1,769,987 in federal funding for a project – designed by seven Rockford Area groups – that aims to strengthen the local aerospace industry. The Rockford project is one of 20 winning projects awarded a total[Read More…]
Annual Foodapalooza Fundraiser Just Fine at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- More than $1,000 and 3,000 pounds of food will benefit Respond Now as a result of the Prairie State College (PSC) Sixth Annual Foodapalooza event held earlier this month, co-hosted by Rooster Audio Visual Services. The monetary donations doubled the amount from last year to benefit the[Read More…]
Oct. 5 Lecture: Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a lecture on October 5, 2011 at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Art Institute is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The lecture will be given in the[Read More…]
ACLU Appears in Federal Court to Challenge Military Separation Pay Policy that Discriminates Against Lesbian and Gay Veterans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union argued before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims today that a Defense Department policy that cuts in half the separation pay of service members who have been honorably discharged for being gay is discriminatory and unconstitutional. The ACLU filed a class action[Read More…]
HHS Announces $224 Million to Support Evidence-based Home Visiting Programs to Help Parents and Children
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $224 million to help at-risk families voluntarily receive home visits from nurses and social workers to improve maternal and child health, child development, school readiness, economic self-sufficiency, and child abuse prevention. As part of[Read More…]
New Housing Opens for Families with Special Needs
ROCK ISLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. A new housing development opened today in Rock Island that will provide affordable and quality apartments for persons with special needs so they can live in a community setting. Mary Kenney, executive director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), which financed the project,[Read More…]
