CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. “Today, Chicago says goodbye to one of its most treasured cultural pioneers, Frankie Knuckles, the “Godfather of House Music”. Over his long career Frankie made his way into the ranks of those artists and innovators who came to this city not just to contribute to a musical[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Announces Illinois to Receive $22 Million for School Improvement
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the State of Illinois will receive $22,060,358 in funding through the Department of Education’s School Improvement Grant program. A total of more than $85 million was awarded to five states that are continuing efforts to turn around their[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: The Affordable Care Act’s Successful First Enrollment Period
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. The success of the open enrollment period truly shows Americans’ desperate need for access to affordable healthcare. More than seven million Americans have enrolled in private plans. Millions more have enrolled through their parents’ plans or through Medicaid. Of these millions of Americans, many are now[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: The Republican Ryan Budget, A Cruel April Fool’s Day Joke
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Today, Rep. Schakowsky issued the following response to the Republican Ryan budget proposal: If budgets are all about priorities, the Ryan Republican budget’s priorities are all wrong. Think we need to prevent carbon pollution? The Ryan Republican budget reduces spending to address global warming, makes[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Home Loan Program for First-Time Buyers in Illinois
‘Welcome Home Illinois’ Loan Program Offers $7,500 in Down-Payment Assistance with Below-Market Interest Rate to Make Homeownership a Reality SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced his new Welcome Home Illinois loan program to help make homeownership a reality for Illinois’ first-time home buyers. The program provides $7,500 in[Read More…]
More Than 7 Million Americans Have Enrolled in Private Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Today, the White House announced that more than 7 million Americans signed up for affordable care through the Health Insurance Marketplace during the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment, which ended on March 31. The number, announced during Press Secretary Jay Carney’s briefing, means that millions of[Read More…]
Star Violinist to Return for Southland Performance at Prairie State College on April 21
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. Violinist Jasmine Lin, a distinguished graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, will return to the area for a performance with the ensemble, Trio Voce, at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, in the Prairie State College Auditorium, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Trio Voce[Read More…]
Star Violinist to Return for Southland Performance at Prairie State College on April 21
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. Violinist Jasmine Lin, a distinguished graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, will return to the area for a performance with the ensemble, Trio Voce, at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, in the Prairie State College Auditorium, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Trio Voce[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Congressman Quigley, Senator Kirk And Senator Durbin Announce Federal Funding For An Additional 110 New U.S. Customs And Border Protection Officers At Chicago’s Airports
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL – 5th), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Kirk (IL-R) today announced the allocation of 110 new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers for the Chicago area as a result of funding included in the omnibus appropriations bill earlier[Read More…]
How to Use Your New Marketplace Coverage, April 1, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Now that you’ve joined millions of Americans in getting coverage, you need to learn how to use it. Here are some steps you can take right now to ensure that you have access to health care once your coverage begins. Follow the links below to learn[Read More…]
