Senator says Department of Education should follow lead of states like Illinois that have banned new enrollments at Everest, Heald and WyoTech schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) – author of legislation that would improve coordination between federal agencies that oversee the for-profit college industry –[Read More…]
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Durbin, Enyart Announce $3.2 MIllion in Federal Funding For New Terminal at Marion’s Williamson County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. A new federally-funded terminal at Williamson County Regional Airport will ensure that residents of Southern Illinois continue to have access to safe, reliable air service, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Enyart (D-IL) said today. Durbin and Enyart announced that the Williamson County[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues For-Profit Corinthian Colleges for Predatory Lending Scheme
Bureau Seeks More than $500 Million In Relief For Borrowers of Corinthian’s Private Student Loans WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued for-profit college chain Corinthian Colleges, Inc. for its illegal predatory lending scheme. The Bureau alleges that Corinthian lured tens of thousands of students[Read More…]
New Affordable Care Act Tools and Payment Models Deliver $372 Million in Savings, Improve Care
Pioneer ACO Model and Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs part of plan to improve care and lower health costs across the health system Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have[Read More…]
Family and Friends Weekend at Governors State University October 9 – 12
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Governors State University is hosting its 1st Annual Family and Friends Weekend on October 9 -12, 2014. Students, their families, alumni and friends of the university are invited to attend a weekend filled with family-oriented events and entertainment. There is something for everyone. The[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Amendment to Increase Diversity in Manufacturing Passes House
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday night passed H.R. 2996, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, which included an amendment by Congresswoman Robin Kelly that would increase diversity in the manufacturing sector. H.R. 2996 aims to boost American manufacturing competitiveness, stimulate innovation and accelerate workforce[Read More…]
Know Your Oaks Hike and Fall Workday at Thorn Creek on September 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Oak trees are common in area woodlands, but are they all the same? Find out which oaks are found in our region and how you can tell them apart even when the leaves are gone. Join local ecologist Jon Mendelson on Saturday, September 20 from[Read More…]
Faith Leaders to Hold Prayers for Trauma Center at University of Chicago Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 18
Ask U of C Hospital President O’Keefe for Update on Trauma Talks Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Faith leaders pushing for a South Side trauma center will hold a rally, songs and prayers on Thursday, September 18 at 4:00pm at 58th St. and Maryland Ave. The group includes Pastors, Chicago-area[Read More…]
Rogers Park Residents Call on Bank to Donate ‘Community House’ to Nonprofit Land Trust
ROGERS PARK—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Community members in Rogers Park are rallying to stop the eviction of the Calvillo-Ortiz family and preserve what has become known as the neighborhood’s “community house.” On Thursday, September 18 at 9 a.m., members of several neighborhood and housing-rights organizations will hold a press conference in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon At Ravenswood Elementary School Playground
“Green Not Gray” Playground Renovation Promotes Sustainability and Creates Urban Oasis Play Area Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon At Ravenswood Elementary School Playground. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel cut the ribbon today at Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Ravenswood Elementary School playground. The[Read More…]
