Community Impact of State Cuts Dire Chicago, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2015. Foundation executives held a press conference today to draw a firm boundary around the extent to which Illinois government can expect private philanthropy to fill the large state budget hole, by now projected to be $6.6 billion. Foundation leaders[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the 50th Anniversary of Head Start
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2015 For millions of families, Head Start has been a lifeline. And for millions of kids, it’s been the start of a better life. Over the past half century, 32 million children have benefited from its early learning and development programs. They’ve recited their numbers and ABCs, raced[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Requests Public Input for Higher Learning Commission Visit
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2015. In preparation for an upcoming comprehensive accreditation evaluation from its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission, Roosevelt University seeks comments from the public on substantive matters related to its quality as an institution and its academic programs. Roosevelt will host a visit team from the Higher[Read More…]
Sen. Bernie Sanders to Introduce Free College Bill, Powered by Robin Hood Tax
Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2015. A broad coalition of nurses, students, religious and civil rights groups, environmentalists, labor and housing advocates today enthusiastically welcomed plans by Sen. Bernie Sanders to introduce two new Senate bills Tuesday that would impose a small fee on Wall Street speculation to pay for college[Read More…]
On Heels of President Obama’s Announcement, Tuesday’s House Judiciary Hearing Looks at Police Practices
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2015. In a truly bipartisan spirit, House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Democratic Ranking Member John Conyers (D-MI) announced last week (http://1.usa.gov/1EeWBhb) that the House Judiciary Committee would hold a hearing on “Policing Strategies for the 21st Century” on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. [Read More…]
NASA Names Winners of Student Launch Challenge
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2015. For the third year in a row, Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee has been named the winning team in the NASA Student Launch challenge, earning the $5,000 prize. The prize purse for the challenge, which took place on April 11, was provided by corporate sponsor Orbital[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: Why We Need to Defeat the Trade Bills
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2015 This is a critical week in Congress, with the Senate and likely the House poised to take up Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), a bill to provide “fast track” authority – not just to the current President but to whomever next sits in the White House. I[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation Hosting Annual Scholarship Classic Golf and Tennis Outing on June 1
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting the 22nd Annual Scholarship Classic on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. All proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarships at PSC. The cost for the golf outing is $200 per golfer, and[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden on the 2015 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 17, 2015 My father taught me the simple notion that everyone, everywhere is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. When it comes to LGBT people, that simple proposition has been painfully difficult to accomplish over the years. But in the last decade, thanks to the astounding bravery of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 18, 2015
The 2015 Rich East Business Professionals of America National Qualifiers (from left) Anna Kurnat, Sarah Abbott, Gabrielle Hernandez, Airreail Merritt and Christian Williams. They attended and competed in the National BPA Convention in Anaheim, Calif., in early May. (PHOTO SUPPLIED – STORY HERE) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2015. Park Forest[Read More…]
