Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act Effective Immediately in Cook County as Result of Federal Court Ruling CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement on the federal court ruling that true marriage equality for thousands of couples in Illinois will arrive several months early. Under the[Read More…]
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SSSRA to Host ‘Special Olympics and Police Officer Basketball Game’ on Feb. 25
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2014. The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) will host the ‘Special Olympics and Police Officer Basketball Game’ on Tuesday, February 25 at the Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave. Warm-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Many police officers from the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Feb. 21, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. President Obama Takes the Chained CPI out of his Fiscal 2015 Budget In a great victory for the Alliance, White House staff has announced that President Obama’s Fiscal 2015 budget will not include a switch to the chained CPI formula that would limit cost-of-living increases in[Read More…]
Same-Sex Marriage Licenses To Be Issued Immediately In Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples immediately – more than three full months before the June 1 date set by the Illinois legislature – following a federal court order today. “I’m thrilled same-sex couples who want to get married won’t have to wait[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Meets with President Obama About Raising the Minimum Wage
Measure Would Help Alleviate Poverty and Drive Economic Growth WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today met with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and senior administration officials at the White House to discuss raising the federal and Illinois minimum wage rates. Governor Quinn’s ongoing fight to raise Illinois’[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Crisis in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement yesterday in light of the continuing violence in Ukraine: “Ukrainian government officials involved in violence—and the Russian oligarchs who are backing them—should face a freeze on their assets and[Read More…]
Representative Schakowsky Statement on President Obama’s Decision on Chained CPI
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2014. This week, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joined 117 of her colleagues in asking that President Barack Obama reject the chained CPI in his budget recommendations. Last year, Schakowsky organized a letter – signed by more than half of the Democratic Caucus – expressing opposition to the chained[Read More…]
Quality Data Added to Physician Compare Website
Patients Get More Information to Help Find a Doctor Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2014. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that for the first time, quality measures have been added to Physician Compare, a website that helps consumers search for information about hundreds of thousands of physicians[Read More…]
Celebrate the Traditions of Mardi Gras at the Center for Performing Arts on March 1
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014 – Governors State University welcomes Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic ensemble for “Mardi Gras Carnival” March 1 at the Center for Performing Arts, for a celebration of the food and music that gives New Orleans its distinct character. The event begins with a[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Partners with InsideTrack to Increase Access and Success
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2014. Roosevelt University and InsideTrack, an organization that works with colleges to improve student success, have announced a partnership to enroll more students who fit Roosevelt’s programs and ensure that the students are well prepared for a successful collegiate experience. InsideTrack will work with approximately 600 prospective Roosevelt[Read More…]
