WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2015. As recovery efforts continue in response to severe winds and rains that damaged communities in Quincy, Illinois last week, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) submitted a Statement for the Congressional Record to offer condolences to Illinois families impacted by the storms, and to commend the[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Discusses Need for Long-Term Transportation Bill with Metro East Leaders
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2015. Without Congressional action by the end of this month, transportation funding to states and mass transit agencies will be slowed down or stopped, jeopardizing infrastructure projects and good paying jobs in Illinois and across the country, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today[Read More…]
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces Medicare Care Choices Model Awards
Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suffer from life limiting illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care or curative treatment. Fewer[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 20, 2015
Small Time Dave and the Windy City Groove will bring Classic Rock and Oldies to the Village of Park Forest’s July 22 Main Street Nights program. Source: www.villageofparkforest.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2015. Applications are now being accepted for the Village of Park Forest’s new civic leadership program. The program[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Spring Awakening’
The Drama Group will present the Tony award-winning rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ directed by Curt & Tammy Lang. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, on July 31, August 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and August 2, 8,[Read More…]
Community Transportation Service Seminar to be Held on August 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2015. The Park Forest Senior Advisory Commission will sponsor a Community Transportation Service Seminar on Thursday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, in Park Forest’s DownTown. The event is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
Community Forum on Potential Cuts to the Illinois Budget on August 4
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2015. A community forum will be held on Tuesday, August 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The event is free and open to the public. The forum will provide an opportunity for residents to[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘Vegucated’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on July 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) will screen the documentary film ‘Vegucated’ on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. A lively discussion will follow the film. The event is free and open to the public. Part sociological experiment and part adventure comedy, ‘Vegucated’ follows[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Returns Congressional Office Funds, July 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced that she is returning $65,793.51 in office congressional funds for 2014. Rep. Duckworth has now given back a total of $179,712.05 to the taxpayers since taking office in 2013. “As Members of Congress, we lead by example,” said Duckworth. “With[Read More…]
New Parent Checklist Out Today Helps Empower Families to Support Children’s Success in School
U.S. Department of Education Joins Key Partners to Release Parent Checklist to Help Children Thrive at School Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. As America’s 54 million students prepare to return to school this fall, the U.S. Department of Education, America Achieves, National Council of La Raza (NCLR), National PTA and the[Read More…]
