UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Dr. Daniel Goleman, the author of the best-selling and influential book “Emotional Intelligence,” will present his new book “Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence” at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Monday, March 23, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. Following the presentation, Dr. Goleman[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Housing Fair on March 14
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at New Faith Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Matteson. Participants will learn about options to foreclosure, down-payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, tenant rights, how to appeal property taxes[Read More…]
Neighborhood Electoral Uprising Forces Emanuel Into Runoff
Success of Progressive Candidates Points to Growing Political Movement of Chicago Working Families CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Voters turned out across the city to vote their values, showing strong disapproval for Mayor Emanuel’s corporate agenda of school and clinic closings, budget cuts, privatization, and neighborhood disinvestment. “Rahm’s $30 million war[Read More…]
Chicago Mayoral Election Results
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015 – 9:07:58 PM (CST) With 83.7% of precincts reporting in the Chicago mayoral elections, the current results are: Emanuel 177,984 (45.5%) Garcia 132,691 (33.9%) Wilson 41,062 (10.5%) Fioretti 28,940 (7.4%) Walls 10,701 (2.7%) Voter turnout was 33 percent — down from 42.5 percent four years ago. A[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Sponsors 2015 Congressional Art Contest for High School Students
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring an annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony in Washington D.C. this summer and their artwork will be displayed[Read More…]
New Data Show House Republican Bill Would Allow Billions in Cuts for Largest School Districts Serving High Populations of Black and Hispanic Students
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education is releasing new data today detailing the impact of potential cuts to school districts serving high concentrations of Black and Hispanic students as a result of proposed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
Prairie State College Releases Part-time Honors List for Fall 2014
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Part-Time Honors List of students for the Fall 2014 semester. To be named to the list, a part-time student must be “in good standing” and have earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better on a[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2014
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of[Read More…]
Governors State University President Speaks out on Proposed Budget Cuts
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget includes a 31.5 percent across-the-board cut in appropriations to Illinois public universities. For Governors State University, this equates to a $7.8 million decrease in state funding, which GSU President Elaine P. Maimon said would negatively impact students, programs,[Read More…]
Since 2010, 9.4 Million People with Medicare Have Saved Over $15 Billion on Prescription Drugs
39 million Medicare beneficiaries received preventive services with no cost sharing in 2014 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. The Department of Health and Human Services released today new information that shows that millions of seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare continued to enjoy prescription drug savings and improved benefits in[Read More…]
