Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host their opening meeting for the fall on Tuesday, September 16, at 6:30 PM with a potluck dinner at the home of Mary Lubertozzi, 3434 Attica Rd, Olympia Fields. The guest speaker will be Mary[Read More…]
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Durbin, Bustos Highlight Potential of Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute
ROCKFORD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) today outlined the potential impact the new the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (or Digital Lab) will have on the Rockford region and throughout Illinois. The Digital Lab, which will officially open its[Read More…]
HHS Awards $65 Million in Healthy Start Grants to Reduce Infant Mortality
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2014. HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today released $65 million in grants to help 87 organizations in 33 states reduce high infant mortality rates and other health problems related to pregnancy and mothers’ health. Healthy Start is targeted to the needs of vulnerable mothers and infants in[Read More…]
University of Oregon Sets Another Record with the Return of ESPN’s College Game Day
The Sept. 6 broadcast from the Memorial Quad marks sixth consecutive visit to Eugene GameDay Broadcast via GoDucks.com EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014 – ESPN College GameDay can’t get enough of Eugene and the Oregon Ducks as it returns for the sixth straight year in a row to stage production in the memorial[Read More…]
‘Terminal Town’ Places Chicago at Epicenter of US Air, Bus and Rail Travel
Interactive exhibit from DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute debuts at Thompson Center Transportation expert Joseph Schwieterman has released a new book, “Terminal Town: An Illustrated Guide to Chicago’s Airports, Bus Depots, Train Stations, and Steamship Landings, 1939 – Present” that explores Chicago’s role as the epicenter of U.S. passenger travel. Schwieterman,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Revised Outlook On Wastewater Revenue Bonds
S&P Upgrades Rating on Upcoming Second Lien Wastewater Debt to “AA-” from “A+” with Stable Outlook; Also Raises Rating for Senior Lien Wastewater Debt to “AA” from “AA-” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that S&P has raised the rating on the City of Chicago’s second lien wastewater[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Ring In The First Day Of School
Walks Safe Passage Route with Students and Ring School Bell at Penn Elementary to Start the 2014-2015 School Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today celebrated the first day of school at Penn Elementary School. The Mayor walked students to class[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Kicks-Off 2014-2015 School Year
Governor Visits Students on their First Day; Announces State is Moving Ahead with ‘Seal of Biliteracy’ Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today visited students at two Chicago Public Schools on their first day of school to wish all students in Illinois a happy and healthy year of learning.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 1, 2014
"Who? Me?" A classic from this summer’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2014. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 Good Egg Award. Do you know someone who’s gone beyond the call of duty — possibly a neighbor,[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Discusses Legislation Allowing Student Loan Holders to Lower Their Interest Rates
‘Bank on Students Emergency Refinancing Act’ Would Allow Borrowers to Refinance Existing Student Loans at Today’s Rates DEKALB, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today discussed legislation introduced in the Senate earlier this year to allow student loan holders to lower their loans’ interest rates with Northern Illinois[Read More…]
