Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. This week, Rep. Jan Schakowsky joined dozens of other members of the House of Representatives in cosponsoring H.R. 606, a resolution recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month, and honoring the accomplishments and role of immigrants in shaping the history and culture of[Read More…]
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Rep. Gutiérrez Floor Speech: ‘Adults on All Sides of the Border are Failing…Children’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. This morning during the 10 am hour (ET), Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about unaccompanied minors from Central America entering the U.S. along the Texas border and the U.S. government effort to ensure their safety while they are[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $69 Million for DuPage County Clean Water Projects
Projects Will Create Hundreds of Jobs as Illinois Unemployment Rate Drops to its Lowest Point Since November 2008 BENSENVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. As Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point since November 2008, Governor Pat Quinn today announced a nearly $69 million investment to create hundreds of jobs improving water[Read More…]
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Response to Uganda’s Enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. As President Obama has stated, the Government of Uganda’s enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) runs counter to universal human rights and complicates our bilateral relationship. We announced in April a series of initial responses, and we have since considered how further to reinforce our support[Read More…]
International Trade Center Director at Governors State University attends Asia Pacific Economic Forum at the White House
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPSF)–June 19, 2014 – Hongxia (Mary) Ma, director of the Illinois International Trade Center at Governors State University, was invited to participate in the Asia Pacific Economic Forum May 29 at the White House in Washington D.C. She was among 100 Asian-American business leaders from around the country[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner ‘Role Model’ Scott Walker Participated in ‘Criminal Scheme’ Prosecutors Allege
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. Prosecutors allege in court documents released today that Bruce Rauner’s “role model,” Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, was at the center of a nationwide “criminal scheme” to circumvent state campaign finance and election laws. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Scott Walker sent an email in 2011[Read More…]
Auditions for ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ Coming to South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for the Ken Ludwig comedy, ‘Moon Over Buffalo.’ The auditions will take place on July 9th and 10th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center[Read More…]
Park Forest Students Named to Marquette University’s Spring 2014 Dean’s List
MILWAUKEE—(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014 – The following students have been named to the Dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Krystal Clayton of Park Forest is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, and Jonathon Quarles of Park Forest is pursuing a Bachelor of[Read More…]
New Report Shows Premium Affordability, Competition and Choice in the Marketplace in 2013-2014
Shoppers paid an average of $69 per month after tax credits for silver plans and had, on average, a choice of five health insurers and 47 plans Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2014. A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that people who selected[Read More…]
Registration Open for Fall 2014 Credit and Non-Credit Courses at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. Registration for fall 2014 is open at Prairie State College (PSC). Credit courses begin Monday, Aug. 18. Non-credit courses include a variety of single-day and multiple-session offerings that begin throughout the fall. Both credit and non-credit courses are listed in the fall class schedule, available on[Read More…]
