JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016 – Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to release the names of students who qualified for the Spring 2016 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List a student must acquire at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Statement on Failure of Senate to Advance Gun Violence Amendments
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate failed to advance two pieces of critical gun reform legislation called for by Senate Democrats last week: After September 11th, our country vowed that we would never again allow Americans to be slaughtered by terrorists[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement On Senate Obstruction of Gun Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass amendments preventing individuals on the “Do Not Fly List” from buying a gun and expanding our background check system: “In the wake of the worst mass shooting in US history, the Republican[Read More…]
Senator Kirk: Congress Misses Another Opportunity To Effect Real Change On Gun Control
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today issued a statement following the Senate’s failed attempts to pass meaningful gun control reform in the wake of the Orlando shooting: “Congress missed another opportunity to protect more Americans from gun violence,” said Senator Kirk. “I’m disappointed we could not[Read More…]
Just in Time for Summer, mRelief Launches Summer Meal Sites via SMS
Backed by the release of summer meal site data by the USDA and Twilio, mRelief’s web and text messaging application now tells families ineligible for SNAP where to get a summer meal. Chicago, IL —(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Today, mRelief, the Chicago-based technology nonprofit, launches a feature that empowers families with[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Illinois Consumers to Receive Additional $19 Million from E-book Price-fixing Settlements
Apple and Book Publishers Conspired to Overcharge Consumers for e-Books Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that Illinois consumers will begin receiving their portions of a $19 million payment by Apple Inc. for an alleged e books price-fixing conspiracy. This is the second payment Illinois[Read More…]
Chicago Named Nation’s Top City for Return on Startup Investment
Seattle-Based Pitchbook Analyzed Returns on Venture Investment in Startups Over Last Ten Years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today highlighted a new report that builds on Chicago’s reputation of offering new startup companies the best environment to grow and succeed. The report found that Chicago’s startups generate the highest[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on Gun Control
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 I support common-sense gun safety legislation, and I believe Congress needs to act immediately to stop the proliferation of weapons that threaten the safety of our communities. This is a public safety issue and a public health issue, one that threatens our families and neighborhoods every[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Convenes IT Subcommittee Field Hearing to Identify Cyber-Security Issues Affecting Chicago Businesses
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, ranking member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Information Technology, hosted a Field Hearing today to hear views from business leaders on how effectively federal cyber laws and regulations have been working since the enactment of the landmark Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 19, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2016. The Park Forest Fire Department is raffling off four tickets to the Sunday, July 31st Cubs vs. Mariners game. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and are available for purchase at the Fire Department during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8[Read More…]
