WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate voted 56-43 to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next Attorney General of the United States: Loretta Lynch is without question one of the finest cabinet nominees I’ve had the privilege to vote for[Read More…]
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Senators: Education Secretary Must Shine A Light On For-profit College Loophole That Harms Veteran And Military Students And Taxpayers
Call for Department to include Post-9/11 GI Bill and DOD education funding in published 90/10 data; Now-Collapsed Corinthian Colleges received $186 million in Post-9/11 GI Bill funding alone WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2015. Among the top for-profit recipients of Post-9/11 GI Bill funds, seven of the eight companies are currently under investigation for deceptive and misleading[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez on Deadly International Migration Crisis
“We need to do more to engage and strengthen our neighbors.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. Yesterday, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) addressed the House of Representatives on the subject of migration in the wake of the tragic loss of life in the Mediterranean Sea this week. At least 700[Read More…]
Newly Elected/Re-elected Park Forest Village Officials to be Sworn into Office, Tuesday, April 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2015. The newly elected and/or re-elected Village of Park Forest Officials from the April 7th local election will be sworn into office Tuesday evening, April 28th beginning at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Residents are encouraged to attend. Please[Read More…]
IDOT Launches Statewide Listening Tour to Discuss Illinois Infrastructure Needs, Priorities
SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. The Illinois Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Illinois Capital Development Board, announced today the start of a series of listening sessions over the next month to discuss the state’s infrastructure needs and the steps required to make sure the right investments are being made[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Introduces ‘Put a Woman on the Twenty Act’
“If this is a country that truly believes in equality, it is time to put our money where our mouths are,literally…on the most widely used bill in circulation.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. Today, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) introduced the “Put a Woman on the Twenty Act,” a bill[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Hosts Mayor Emanuel, Illinois Members at Delegation Coffee
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today hosted members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at an Illinois Congressional Delegation Coffee. During the coffee, Emanuel and delegation members discussed various Illinois priorities including transportation, infrastructure, and education. Today’s coffee was attended by[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Northwestern President To Discuss Funding For Biomedical, Scientific Breakthroughs
Durbin introduced two bills earlier today to help Northwestern and other research centers meet demand for high-quality prosthetic care for veterans WASHINGTON, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to discuss higher education issues and support for federally funded biomedical and[Read More…]
Go Green at Roosevelt University #RUEARTHWEEK2015
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2015. It’s easy being green at Roosevelt. This Earth Week, we’re celebrating with 10 examples of the many ways Roosevelt loves the planet (complete with ways you can get involved, too!). Award-winning green buildings – Roosevelt’s 32-story Wabash Building is more than just a tall blue skyscraper; it’s[Read More…]
Position Available on Park Forest Library Board
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSFP)—April 21, 2015. A position on the Park Forest Library Board of Trustees is now vacant until the next election, which will be held in April 2017. The vacancy can be filled until that time by appointment by the Park Forest Library Board. Park Forest residents interested in[Read More…]
