SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) met with commuters at the Schaumburg Metra station to raise awareness about the transit tax benefits that were cut on January 1st. Duckworth is a cosponsor and strong advocate for the Commuter Parity Act of 2013. This bipartisan legislation will restore the transit[Read More…]
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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, January 24, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Supreme Court Hears Landmark Union Case Involving Home Health Care Workers This week, U.S. Supreme Court heard Harris vs. Quinn, a case concerning in-home care providers who work with Medicaid patients, and their right to unionize. In response to high turnover rates and low wages amongst[Read More…]
‘Ethnic Expressions’ Opens January 24 at Tall Grass Arts Association
Saturday Morning Coffee Talk to be Held January 25 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. On Friday, January 24, an exhibit entitled “Ethnic Expressions” will open in the Tall Grass Gallery with a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The invited artists were challenged to submit works of art that define[Read More…]
Milestone: 3 Million in Marketplaces
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. By Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Since the beginning of open enrollment, millions of Americans are gaining access to health coverage–many for the very first time—thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The most recent data indicates that approximately 3.0 million people have[Read More…]
Undercover CPD Officer Nadia Chikko Testimony, Recordings Reveal Weak Terrorism Case
Defense Attorney Deutsch Challenges Holes in Her Story, Lack of Recollection of Details Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014 The third day of the NATO 3 terrorism trial ended with the judge telling undercover Chicago police officer Nadia Chikko to review the tapes of her secret recordings and not to talk about them[Read More…]
DePaul University Chinese Studies to Mark Year of the Horse at January 31 Gala
The annual Chinese New Year gala at DePaul University will be held Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Student Center on the Lincoln Park Campus. (Image courtesy of DePaul Chinese Studies Program) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. The annual Chinese New Year gala at DePaul University will be held[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls for Cracking Down on Unsafe Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Highlights Five Common-Sense Measures to Reduce the Risk of Rail Accidents and Calls for a National Hazardous Materials Freight Fee CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today spoke at the winter meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) where he called for improved oversight of companies transporting hazardous[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Announces Legislation Backing High-Performing All-Year Schools
All-Year School Study Act Builds on the Success of Alain Locke Charter School in Chicago; Promotes Year-Round Schooling Pilot Programs in Low-Income, Low-Achieving Areas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced new legislation that would promote year-round elementary and secondary school pilot programs to boost academic achievement[Read More…]
Illinois Expands Affordable Housing Options for Individuals and People with Disabilities in Oak Park
IHDA-allocated tax credits help finance Grove Apartments construction and boost local economy OAK PARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. A vacant building in suburban Oak Park has been transformed into quality affordable rental housing to enable low-income individuals and people with disabilities to live near work. On behalf of Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Basic Firefighter and EMT Graduates, Jan. 23, 2014
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) recently held graduation ceremonies for the Basic Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs. The 2013 graduates of the Basic Firefighter program were Chrissy Berrettoni, Brian Hensley, Joseph Hudik, Zachary Chandler, and Stavros Veliotis of Crete; Robert Butterfield, Christian Christmas, Darnell[Read More…]
