Prices for single family homes in suburban Cook County showed stronger growth than those in the city of Chicago for the first time since early in the recent housing recovery, according the latest Cook County House Price Index from the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University. (Photo by Jeff[Read More…]
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Representatives Quigley, Duckworth, Schakowsky Statement on FAA Response to Request for New O’Hare Study
Also announce more than $10 million in DOT grants for noise mitigation measures Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s response to their request for a new environmental impact study (EIS)[Read More…]
New 2014 Student Voting Guide to Educate and Empower Young Voters
As Students Challenge Voting Restrictions in Court, Brennan Center Guide Helps Students Navigate New Requirements, Understand Rules NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. As Americans face an ever-shifting voting landscape before heading to the polls this November, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School released an interactive Student Voting Guide[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Workers Should Be Judged On Their Work, Not Their Gender
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. Speaking yesterday at a press conference with U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and their colleagues, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on the Senate to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would discourage gender-based discrimination in the workplace. The press conference followed a procedural vote on[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on the 13th Anniversary of September 11th
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Anniversary of September 11th: “Today, the 13th anniversary of the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, is a day of reflection and remembrance of the thousands who lost their lives. Even now, thirteen years later, we[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement in Response to President’s Speech on ISIS
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after President Barack Obama’s address Wednesday night regarding the United States response to the threat posed by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS): “President Obama demonstrated clear leadership last night when he laid out a strong framework[Read More…]
Family of Charles Brown, Murdered by Harvey Police, Demand Justice from City of Harvey
Citizens Demand Mayor Kellogg Fire and Charge the Killer Cop! Harvey, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. A rally will be held on Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m. at Harvey City Hall, 15320 Broadway Avenue to address the April 13 murder of Charles A. Brown in Harvey. The parents of Charles[Read More…]
UUCC to Host Qigong with Jim Kobus Most Thursdays
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host Quigong with Jim Kobus on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the church. This class will usually meet on Thursdays but there may be exceptions, so if you are interested[Read More…]
Millions of Children Not Getting Recommended Preventive Care
Improving the Health of Millions of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Through Increasing Use of Clinical Preventive Services Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014. Millions of infants, children and adolescents in the United States did not receive key clinical preventive services, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease[Read More…]
Graduate Program Fair at Governors State University on October 1
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2014. The Chicago Southland Graduate Fair 2014 is a perfect opportunity to learn about graduate school programs and opportunities offered by colleges and universities from the region and the nation. The fair takes place on October 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Governors State[Read More…]
