CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released his 2013 federal and state income tax returns. In addition to his salary of $161,962.98, Governor Quinn reported a taxable refund of $1,508. Governor Quinn paid $29,407.59 in federal income tax and $7,782 in state income tax in 2013. He also paid[Read More…]
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Department of Justice Announces University Tour by Administration Officials to Raise Awareness of Campus Sexual Assault
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Department of Justice today announced a nationwide university tour by top administration officials to raise awareness of campus sexual assault. From April 23-May 1, senior officials from the Departments of Justice and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day in Illinois
Urges People Across the State to Go Green and Continue Environmental Consciousness CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed Tuesday, April 22 as “Earth Day” in Illinois and urged residents to get outdoors and involved in keeping Illinois at the forefront of conservation and sustainability. The Governor also discussed the[Read More…]
Lucas Museum Site Selection Task Force Announces Public Hearing and Online Forum For Public Comment
Public Hearing At The Chicago Cultural Center And A New Website Will Provide Opportunities For All Residents To Provide Input In The Process Of Exploring A Potential Site For The Lucas Cultural Arts Museum CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The Lucas Museum Site Selection Task Force designated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel today[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Reports that Jews Were Told to ‘Register’ in Ukraine
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement today regarding reports of Jews in Ukraine being confronted and told to register: “Reports that Jews leaving a Passover service in Donestk, Ukraine were confronted by masked men and told to register as Jews or leave the area are[Read More…]
Illinois Schools Win No Child Left Behind Waiver
Federal Government Approves Flexibility Needed for Successful Implementation of State Strategies to Improve Student Learning CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. After pushing for more than two years, Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that Illinois has won approval from the United States Department of Education[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District to Rehab, Build 103 Playgrounds this Year
Playground Groundbreakings Held at Lindblom Park, Murray Park and Kucinski-Murphy Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly, Friends of the Park officials and community members broke ground today to build new playgrounds at Lindblom Park, Murray Park and Kucinski-Murphy Park. These three[Read More…]
Illinois Filmmakers Invited to Enter State’s Shortcuts Competition
7th year for Illinois Film Office contest honoring local talent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. The 7th annual Shortcuts contest kicks off today. Illinois filmmakers are invited to enter the statewide short film competition sponsored by the Illinois Film Office (IFO) and designed to showcase local production talent. Contest entrants must be[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Weekly Report, April 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. On Tax Day, Alliance Calls for End to Corporate Tax Loopholes In honor of this week’s Tax Day, the Alliance asks members to contact Congress and demand the end of two huge tax loopholes that benefit giant corporations. Congress is expected to return from its break[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces Nearly $655,000 in Farm Bill Funding To Support Illinois Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the Illinois Department of Agriculture a $654,970 grant through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBG). Today’s funding will be used to support Illinois agriculture projects that enhance food safety programs,[Read More…]
