New Orleans, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009 – 12:31 P.M. THE PRESIDENT: What’s going on, King? How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Well, what a warm greeting — I appreciate that, guys. Thank you so much. It is great to see you. I just want you to know that I am so appreciative that[Read More…]
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Secretary of Education Duncan Calling on State Leaders to Become Partners in Helping to Educate Children
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009. Below are the prepared remarks that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver on Friday, Oct. 16, at the National Association of State Boards of Education in Cincinnati, Ohio: It’s my pleasure to be here today. Thank you for rescheduling my speech. As you know,[Read More…]
Ramiro Guevara, 17, Killed in Chicago Club
From the Chicago Tribune: A 17-year-old boy was shot to death this morning in a Logan Square neighborhood nightclub, police said. Police were notified about the shooting at about 2 a.m. inside the V Live night club at 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro. Ramiro Guevara got into[Read More…]
Senator Roland Burris Will Only Support Health Care Bill with Government Plan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– United States Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) wants health care reform with a government health insurance plan and he’s willing to fight for it, says the Wall Street Journal. From the Chicago Sun-Times: The Wall Street Journal named him as one of six senators to watch in the coming[Read More…]
‘You Are Being Shagged by a Rare Parrot,’ BBC Two Video
Hilarious. Enjoy the video. And the shagging.
Fall Community College Enrollment Sets Record in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2009. The statewide Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Fall enrollments at Illinois community colleges reached an all-time record 223,353 for the current semester, an increase of 9.5% from last year, according to recently released figures from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Reporting for FTE enrollments began in 1965.[Read More…]
All Illinois High Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2009. The Illinois Arts Council invites all Illinois high schools to participate in the 2009 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, a free national program created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Now entering its 5th year of national competition, Poetry Out Loud[Read More…]
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Issues Statement on the Nation’s Report Card in Math for 4th and 8th Graders
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement on The Nation’s Report Card: Mathematics 2009, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) at Grades 4 and 8: “Today’s results are evidence that we must better equip our schools to improve the knowledge and skills of[Read More…]
Chicago Southland Manufacturing Summit at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Members of the Chicagoland business, industry, and entrepreneurship communities will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the issue and concerns of establishing, maintaining, and growing manufacturing in today’s economy at the Chicago Southland Manufacturing Summit on Friday, October 23, at The Center for Performing Arts at[Read More…]
Senate Finance Committee Approves Baucus’ America’s Healthy Future Act
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2009. The Senate Finance Committee today approved Chairman Max Baucus’ (D-Mont.) landmark health reform bill, the America’s Healthy Future Act. The legislation would lower costs and provide quality, affordable health care coverage. It would make it easier for families and small businesses to buy health insurance, ensure[Read More…]
