CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will address the congregation of Southlawn United Methodist Church, 8605 South Cregier Ave., Chicago, as part of its Martin Luther King Day celebration. She will speak on violence in the community and the role of the church in promoting social justice. The event will[Read More…]
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Healthcare Fair at Governors State University on January 24
University Park—(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014 – Good health and useful information are the themes of the panel discussion and community resource fair sponsored by the Southland Human Services Leadership Council at Governors State University, on January 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes a panel discussion, from 10:30[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, January 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014. No Consensus So Far on Extension of Unemployment Benefits Negotiations to extend emergency benefits for the long-term jobless came to a standstill in the Senate on Tuesday. That leaves more than 1.4 million people without federal unemployment aid at least until late January, when lawmakers[Read More…]
Senate Approves $18.5 Million For Kirk-Driven Anti-Gang Initiatives
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) announced today that $18.5 million in new federal resources to target dangerous drug gangs was included in the final 2014 annual spending package that passed the Senate last night. These anti-gang resources are a result of Kirk’s effort last July to boost[Read More…]
DePaul University Tops Law School List in Illinois Super Lawyers, 5 Years Running
Ten DePaul law alumni made the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers 2014 list: (from top left, clockwise) Miles N. Beermann, Joseph G. Bisceglia, Robert A. Clifford, Philip Harnett Corboy Jr., Kevin P. Durkin, John P. Scanlon, Shawn S. Kasserman, Keith A. Hebeisen, H. Michael Hartmann, Steven B. Towbin and H.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and First Lady at College Opportunity Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014 – 11:37 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Good morning. Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. You guys rest yourselves. Thank you so much. It is really great to be here today with all of you. We have with us today college and university[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services Available at GSU on January 21
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014 – The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 21, from 1 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and corrections;[Read More…]
Spring Registration for ‘Late Start’ Classes at South Suburban College Still in Progress
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2014. Registration for the 2014 Spring Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin on Monday, February 10th and later. The Late Start[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Working Families to Apply for Earned Income Tax Credit
More Than 900,000 Families Received $160 Million in Tax Relief in 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged working families across Illinois to apply for Illinois’ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The Governor fought for and signed legislation in 2012 that doubled the value of Illinois’ EITC. In[Read More…]
‘Metaphorical’ Exhibit Begins at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery on February 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Metaphorical,” from Feb. 10 through March 6, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibit features paintings, photographs, prints, and sculpture by artists Renee McGinnis, Ana Fernandez,[Read More…]
