Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. Seniors Increasingly Struggle to Pay Back Educational Loans Watsonville, California resident Rosemary Anderson testified in Washington on Wednesday before the Senate Aging Committee’s hearing on older Americans and student loan debt. “Some may think of student loan debt as just a young person’s problem,” said Sen.[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University to Further Educational Opportunities for Area Immigrants
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. Roosevelt University and the Mutual Aid Associations of Illinois (MAAI) will sign an historic agreement on Sept. 18 that promises to further educational opportunities for many of the region’s immigrants and refugees. Paving the way for immigrants from all over the world to receive information and assistance[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on 13th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001: Today, we remember 9/11. The President, First Lady and Vice President led a moment of silence at the White House this morning. The anniversary was observed[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Canadian National’s Record of Delays, Increased Traffic and Blocked Crossings Make Case For Longer Monitoring Period
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that the oversight period for the Canadian National (CN) Railroad should be extended until January 23, 2017. In 2008, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) placed CN under an unprecedented monitoring period to ensure the company fully complies with the promises[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on 13th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks
Above are the names of the Illinois residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement marking the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and urging unity to protect Americans from the threat[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Rock Island Sheriff Pleads Guilty, Resigns
Sheriff Jeffrey Boyd Forfeits Pension, Withdraws Candidacy on November Ballot Over Attempted Official Misconduct Charge based on Attempted Cyberstalking Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Rock Island County Sheriff Jeffrey Boyd resigned and pled guilty today to attempted official misconduct based on attempted cyberstalking. Boyd, 48, of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Fallen Servicemembers on Patriot Day
“Portrait of a Soldier” Memorial on Display at the University of Illinois-Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today commemorated Patriot Day and opened the “Portrait of a Soldier” memorial exhibit at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The exhibit features a series of hand-drawn portraits of nearly all of[Read More…]
Roosevelt and City Colleges of Chicago Forge Unique Partnership
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. Roosevelt University and City Colleges of Chicago have signed a unique partnership agreement that makes it easier for City Colleges graduates to earn their bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt and pursue careers in growing industries. The Dual Degree Partnership addresses Chicago’s need for a highly educated workforce by[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Dance Studio to be Named for Lou Conte
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. Roosevelt University will name the largest dance studio in its year-old dance facility at 218 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago for legendary dancer, choreographer and teacher Lou Conte (pictured above). The founder of the internationally acclaimed Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will be honored during a ribbon cutting[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery Presents Photos by Chicago Photojournalist John H. White
(Note: The photo above and all photos contained in this article are the property and are copyrighted by John H. White). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Septembeer 11, 2014. Photos taken over the last four decades by award-winning Chicago photojournalist John H. White will be on display beginning Sept. 18 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery,[Read More…]
