CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. When undergraduate Howard Brown delivered remarks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at a Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Chicago, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn liked what he heard so much that he invited the Roosevelt University student to his State of the State address in[Read More…]
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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Jan. 31, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. President Stays Away from Cuts to Key Programs in State of the Union Speech President Obama’s State of the Union address avoided mention of some policies that would prove damaging to retirees, such as the chained CPI cut to earned Social Security benefits or other cuts[Read More…]
Virginia Marriage Case Given Class-Action Status
Lawsuit Brought By ACLU and Lambda Legal Will Represent All Same-Sex Couples in the State NORFOLK, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Today, a federal district court in Virginia certified as a class action a lawsuit challenging that state’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples, extending the scope of those represented in the[Read More…]
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Open House Coming to South Suburban College on Feb. 8
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2014. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting an Open House for the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) on Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Successful completion of this non-credit course is[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, AT&T Announce 200 New Jobs Across Illinois
AT&T Adding New Technicians and Retail Workers in Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today joined AT&T Illinois to announce the communications company’s plans to create about 200 new jobs across Illinois. The jobs include retail staff and technicians. With unemployment at its lowest point in almost five years,[Read More…]
Open Auditions for ‘Come Back Little Sheba’ at South Suburban College Stage
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2014. The South Suburban College Playhouse will host open auditions for William Inge’s classic drama “Come Back, Little Sheba,” directed by Bobbie Saltzman, on Thursday, February 6th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 8th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., located in the[Read More…]
Late Start Classes Begin at Prairie State College February 14
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2014. Busy work schedules, family obligations, and changing life situations can make it difficult to start college classes at the beginning of the semester. For those who were unable to begin classes in January, Prairie State College (PSC) offers many courses beginning Feb. 14. Students need to[Read More…]
IDOT Winter Crews Prepare for Snow, High Winds This Weekend
Motorists Should Beware of Blowing and Drifting Snow, Black Ice CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road conditions in Chicago and other areas of the state are expected to change with the anticipated snow and high winds this weekend. IDOT has winter weather crews[Read More…]
State of Illinois Regulators Offering Professional Exam in Chinese
A New Start for the Lunar New Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Today the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced that it would be offering cosmetology testing in simplified Chinese. Before becoming a licensed cosmetologist, passage of this test is mandatory. Offering the test in Chinese will give Chinese[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Additional Relief for Consumers During Propane Emergency
Encourages Residents to Report Suspected Price Gouging and Fraud to Attorney General Madigan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a series of steps to provide additional relief for consumers during the ongoing propane emergency in Illinois. The actions, effective immediately, provide additional financial assistance to help families pay[Read More…]
