CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015. The Roosevelt University Symphony Orchestra will be joined by string musicians from York Community High School during the University’s annual VIVID showcase being presented on March 30 in Elmhurst and on April 1 at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Led by Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA)[Read More…]
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate Bill
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. I am a long-time supporter of efforts to prevent harmful Medicare physician cuts by eliminating the inaccurate Sustainable Growth Rate formula. I have repeatedly cosponsored and voted for legislation to prevent those cuts. In 2007, 2009 and 2010, with my support, the House voted to fully[Read More…]
Statement From Mayor Emanuel On Governor Rauner’s Call On Cities To Pass Right To Work Zone Resolutions
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015. “Governor Rauner is continuing his race to the bottom by asking cities like Chicago to pass ‘Right to Work’ zone resolutions. I will not support – and will oppose every step of the way – any such resolution in Chicago because I believe it directly threatens our[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Seeks Assistance For Granite City Steel Workers
Following U.S. Steel decision to idle Granite City Works, Durbin calls for additional community support from U.S. Steel CEO and the Labor Department WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. Calling Granite City Works “a source of pride” for its employees and the Metro East, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today asked[Read More…]
Senator Illinois Members Renew Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort To Bring Fairness To FEMA Disaster Declaration Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today announced with U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), John Shimkus (R-IL), Mike Bost (R-IL) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) the introduction of the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act to reform the Federal Emergency[Read More…]
Governors State and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago to Sign Advocacy Agreement for Sexual Assault Prevention, Education and Training
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. Leaders of Governors State University and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will sign a “Memo of Understanding” (MOU) to provide advocacy, training and education services regarding sexual assault. The document will be signed during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) kickoff program at Governors State Tuesday, March[Read More…]
Freedom From Religion Foundation Slams Five More Universities with Basketball Team Chaplains, Wichita State Investigation
WISCONSIN–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog, has sent letters to five more public universities that inappropriately employ religious leaders for their basketball teams. The letters follow yesterday’s letter and records request to Wichita State University. WSU informed FFRF today that it was investigating the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $5 Million In Funding Available To Chicago Small Businesses
Expanded Small Business Opportunity Centers Program Will Allow More Neighborhood Small Business Owners Access Capital CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced new partnerships that will help small business owners in neighborhoods throughout Chicago access needed capital. Following a successful pilot, the Small Business Opportunity Center Program (formerly Capital[Read More…]
DePaul University Names Jennifer Rosato Perea Dean for the College of Law
Jennifer Rosato Perea, a nationally recognized leader in legal education, has been selected as dean for the DePaul University College of law. She will join DePaul July 1, 2015. (Photo courtesy of Northern Illinois University) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. DePaul University has selected a nationally recognized leader in legal education[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – 10:42 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you, Doctor, for that introduction. I want to thank Sylvia Burwell, our outstanding head of Health and Human Services. We’ve got some wonderful members of Congress[Read More…]
