No further review recommended on issues related to lobbying, campaign activities and the Congressman’s memoir. Single recommendation from OCE relates to whether approved contract was permissible under House rules. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2014. Today, as its rules require, the House Committee on Ethics released the Office of Congressional Ethics’ (OCE)[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Firefighters During Annual State Capitol Ceremony
Governor Honors Two Fallen Firefighters and 44 Others for Life-Saving Acts of Bravery SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis and firefighters from across the state to honor Illinois’ fallen firefighters and those who performed life-saving acts of bravery this year. The[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Observe Memorial Day 2014 with New Exhibition
Surrealism and War, an Exhibition of Veterans’ Artwork that Explores the Relationship Between Surrealism and the Experience of War, Opens Memorial Day 2014 Chicago, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2014 – On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will honor Memorial Day with the opening reception of[Read More…]
Protests At FCC For Net Neutrality Begin Wednesday, May 7 at Noon
Protests Will Be Ongoing Until FCC Commission Meeting on May 15, 2014 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2014. On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at noon the first in a series of actions will take place at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at 445 12th Street, SW to protest a proposal to end net neutrality and create a tiered[Read More…]
Community Challenges University of Chicago’s Bid for Obama Library
Residents say ‘no trauma center, no library’ Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2014. Community residents will host a Town Hall Meeting about the University of Chicago’s bid for the Obama Library on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm at the University Church, 5655 S. University Ave. Community organizations from the neighborhoods surrounding the[Read More…]
Meet Zach Abbott, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Zach Abbott. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This is another in a series of stellar students from "The Class of 2014" at Rich East High School in Park Forest, Ill. All students were given a series of the same questions. All responses are in their exact[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Marking the Administration’s Progress on Mental Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2014. On Monday, May 5, Vice President Biden is delivering remarks to the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in order to highlight the actions the Administration has taken to break down the barriers preventing people from getting help for mental illnesses. Nearly one in five American adults[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 5, 2014
Representatives of various Girl Scout Troops stand with members of the Park Forest Police Department at Saturday’s Peace Pole dedication ceremony. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2014. If you have old electronics that you want to recycle, bring them over to Marian Catholic High School on Saturday, May[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois’ First Pay for Success Project
Innovative Project Will Increase Support for At-Risk Youth Through Performance-Based Contracts Backed by Private Investment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the state’s first Pay for Success (PFS) contract will increase support for at-risk youth who are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Senate to Pass Legislation to Reform Grant Procedures and Strengthen Oversight
Working to Enact Grant Reform for All State Agencies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2014. As legislators head back to Springfield, Governor Pat Quinn urged members of the Illinois Senate to pass House Bill 3820. The bill, which the Governor has been working to enact since February, would create the Grant Accountability and[Read More…]
