WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that the City of Chicago, Illinois has received $10,210,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure improvements and upgrades at Chicago Midway International Airport. Of this funding,[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act of 1965
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth released the following statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: “The 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is an important time to reflect on the revolutionary impact of this sweeping civil rights law. This[Read More…]
Most U.S. Middle and High Schools Start the School Day Too Early
Students need adequate sleep for their health, safety, and academic success Most U.S. middle and high schools start the school day too early. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM[Read More…]
Illinois Residents to Rally & March to Take a Stand Against the Billionaire Budget Bully on Monday, August 10
Chicago, IL.—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015 — Springfield’s inability to pass a balanced budget is decimating social services providers, including those in the childcare industry. On July 1st, without the input of the legislature, Governor Rauner’s administration unilaterally changed the eligibility standards of the Child Care Assistance Program. This means 90% of[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Concludes Agricultural Tour through Kankakee County
Kankakee, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly completed a two-day Agricultural Tour through Kankakee County today, with stops at the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, several farms and a grain handling facility. Rep. Kelly also conducted a roundtable discussion on conservation and water quality with area farmers and representatives of the Illinois Farm[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly statement on Nuclear Deal with Iran
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran: “After two long years of negotiations, and two decades of sanctions, the U.S. and international community have achieved an important victory in preventing a nuclear armed[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly, Rep. Gallego, and President of Brady Campaign Dan Gross Call on ATF and Attorney General Lynch to Shut Down ‘Bad Apple’ Gun Dealers
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IIL-02), Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and the President of the Brady Campaign, Dan Gross, participated in a press conference and sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch calling on her to take bold immediate action and crackdown on “bad apple” gun dealers who sell[Read More…]
Park Forest Youth Commission to Host its 16th Annual Youth Day on Saturday, August 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015. The Park Forest Youth Commission will presents its 16h Annual Youth Day on Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest – Main & Cunningham. Come out and enjoy music, food,[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Study Finds Electronic Mortgage Closings Can Benefit Consumers
Consumers Reported Greater Understanding, Efficiency, and Feelings of Empowerment WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today published a report on its “Know Before You Owe” eClosing project which found that borrowers can benefit from electronic closings when navigating the mortgage closing process. Specifically, the results[Read More…]
Mumps Booster Shot Recommended for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Students
Illinois Department of Public Health, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and University address mumps outbreak SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), and McKinley Health Center are recommending students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign receive a booster shot of the[Read More…]
