University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2016. Governors State University (GSU) and the Better Government Association (BGA) are sponsoring a free presentation to empower citizens with the tools needed to examine their government, access information, and focus on how to change and improve how government operates. The BGA’s Volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training will[Read More…]
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IL House Speaker Madigan to Convene Comprehensive Hearings on Education Funding Formula
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2016. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Thursday announcing hearings to be held by the bipartisan Education Funding Task Force throughout the spring to help craft a legislative plan to equitably fund education throughout Illinois: “Senate President Cullerton has shown strong leadership on[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Announces Student Video Contest in Celebration of Black History Month
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites students from kindergarten through 8th grade to participate in her annual Black History Month Video Contest that honors the accomplishments of African-Americans. In the short video, students can describe why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month, the moment in African American history[Read More…]
The Drama Group Daytime Children’s Theatre to Present ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2016. The Drama Group Daytime Children’s Theatre proudly presents “The Velveteen Rabbit” Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20, 2016. Come see this timeless musical inspired by Margery Williams classic story of a stuffed toy rabbit made real by a child’s enduring love. A family favorite comes[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Steps to Improve Checking Account Access
CFPB Concerned that Screening Inaccuracies and Lack of Account Options are Keeping Consumers Out of the Banking System WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking steps to improve checking account access amidst Bureau concerns that consumers are being sidelined by the lack of[Read More…]
Local Law Enforcement Officials Sign Letter Asking Feds to Prosecute Backpage Over Prostitution Ads
Letter supports Sen. Mark Kirk’s efforts to push prosecution of website owners ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. High ranking officials in several Stateline law enforcement agencies have signed a letter sent to Attorney General Loretta Lynch and other federal officials endorsing and Senator Mark Kirk’s (R-IL) request for prosecution against the website[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Votes to Protect Women’s Health and Access to Affordable Health Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against a Republican effort to override the President’s veto of a reconciliation bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood: “It is fitting that on Groundhog Day, House Republicans voted for the[Read More…]
Non-Credit Classes Coming To South Suburban College in February
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is offering a variety of non-credit classes for friends and family of all ages and interests. A new schedule of classes in areas such as creative arts, computers, professional development, and much more will begin February 15th[Read More…]
Illinois Film Industry Generates $330M in 2015
Industry continues to diversify, show potential with increasing need for content CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. The Illinois FILM Office today announced that Illinois’ film industry continues to thrive, generating $330 million in Illinois spending in 2015, an 18 percent increase over the previous year, and employing thousands of Illinois residents.[Read More…]
DePaul University Names Linda Blakley Vice President for the Office of Public Relations and Communications
Linda Blakley will serve as the next vice president of the Office of Public Relations and Communications, effective April 1. She currently serves as assistant vice president for the OPRC. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2016. DePaul University has selected Linda Blakley, an accomplished communications professional, as the next[Read More…]
