Springfield, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Only 10 days remain to lock in current College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program prices, as prices will increase June 1, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). “The coming week and a long Memorial Day weekend offer the perfect opportunity to research the advantages[Read More…]
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IDVA Hosts “Helping Our Hometown Heroes” Veterans Benefits Fair in Des Plaines
DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans today at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines to assist veterans with accessing benefits information from federal, state and local agencies and organizations. “Helping Our Hometown Heroes give veterans[Read More…]
Senator Franken Introduces Bill To Protect LGBT Students From Bullying At School
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and 22 of his colleagues introduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect students who are (or are perceived to be) lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) from harassment, bullying, and violence at school. “Kids need to feel safe in their[Read More…]
Malawi: UN Rights Chief Sounds Alarm on Sentencing of Gay Couple
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 May 2010 – The sentencing of a gay couple in Malawi to 14 years in prison is “blatantly discriminatory,” the top United Nations human rights official said today, voicing concern over the precedent that this could set in the region. “I am shocked and dismayed by the sentence[Read More…]
Senate Introduces Bill to Protect LGBT Students Against Discrimination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2010. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced an important bill today that would offer remedies for discrimination “based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity” in public elementary and secondary schools. The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) would help to end entrenched biases towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and[Read More…]
ISAC Announces Byrd Honors Scholars
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the Illinois 2009-10 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholars. This year’s honorees include 1,403 students selected from across the state, including 299 new Byrd Scholars that are eligible to receive a $1,500 college scholarship for each of four years.[Read More…]
Marian Honors April Students of Month
Chicago Heigths, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April. Following is a listing by department: EMMAUS Leadership: Katylin Klein of Lansing, Alyse Walker of Flossmoor. Advancement: Brianna Wegrzyn of Chicago Heights. Business: Trey Pritchett of Lansing. Campus Ministry: Lauren Piattoni of St. John,[Read More…]
Durbin: Family Caregivers of Disabled Service Members to Receive Training, Stipend
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Family caregivers for veterans and service members seriously injured in the line of duty will receive training and education, a monthly stipend and counseling services as a result of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and signed into law last week. The Durbin-authored provision[Read More…]
Instant Information About Water Conditions
Reston, VA–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Abolish Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Yesterday, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation into law that eliminates the Suburban Cook Country Regional Office of Education in the aftermath of its superintendent being arrested and indicted on 16 counts of official misconduct, theft and misapplication of funds. “When it comes to the vital task of[Read More…]
