MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the New Early Learning Center, located at 729 Engle St., in Dolton. Participants will learn about loan modification, foreclosure prevention, down-payment assistance programs, and how to appeal property[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama Honoring the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016 – 11:20 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. For the fourth — for the third time as President — I was getting ahead of myself, I almost said, fourth — (laughter) — I get to[Read More…]
AACSB Renews Accreditation for DePaul University Business and Accounting Programs
DePaul University’s business college and accountancy school have each earned 5-year renewals of their accreditation from AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. DePaul University’s business college and accountancy school have each earned 5-year renewals of their accreditation from[Read More…]
Federal Bills Seek To Reinstate Student Aid Eligibility To Minor Marijuana Offenders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. A bipartisan coalition of US senators introduced legislation last week to restore student financial aid eligibility to minor marijuana offenders. Senate Bill 2557: The Stopping Unfair Collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act, aka the SUCCESS Act, sponsored by Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT)[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk, Rush, IDOT, City of Chicago Announce $1.25 Million in Federal Grant for Design of Grade Separation Project on 95th Street
Project will improve safety and eliminate rail crossing delays for tens of thousands of motorists and bus passengers on the South Side of Chicago CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL), the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Over $1.1 Million for Elk Grove-based American Academy of Pediatrics
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today announced $1,176,800 in federal funding to help the Elk Grove-based American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) implement the Bright Futures Pediatric program. The program brings together parents, healthcare professionals and community advocates to help provide comprehensive healthcare plans and resources[Read More…]
Michael Moore’s Portrayal of Norway Prison vs. My 15-to-Life Sentence in the U.S.
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016 By: Anthony Papa, Drug Policy Alliance Michael Moore does a lot of traveling in his new documentary, “Where to Invade Next.” The film is eye-opening as Moore explores what it could be like to implement new ideas and policies in the U.S. Moore travels to several[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Policy to Facilitate Consumer-friendly Innovation
Bureau Publishes Policy to Reduce Potential Regulatory Uncertainty for Innovative Products that Promise Significant Consumer Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a policy to facilitate consumer access to financial products and services that promise substantial benefit to consumers. The new policy establishes[Read More…]
Local Talent Sought for Mayor Emanuel’s Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest
More than 3,000 teens attended last year’s event CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and Donda House, Inc., announced that auditions will be held for young adults wishing to perform in Mayor Emanuel’s Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest on Saturday, July 9 at Northerly Island.[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Veterans Services Fair March 16
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Veterans Services Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 16, in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Representatives from the Cook County[Read More…]
