Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2013. Budget Conference is Close to a Deal that Addresses Sequestration Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray (D-WA) and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) are only a few billion dollars in budgetary savings away from a deal that would set spending levels and blunt the[Read More…]
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Senators Kirk, Coats Highlight Importance of Illiana Expressway
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) joined today to highlight the economic importance of the proposed Illiana Expressway project, a new 47-mile highway extending from I-55 in Illinois to I-65 in Indiana. The Illinois and Indiana Departments of Transportation are working together[Read More…]
Representative Gutierrez Joins Letter to President Obama Calling for Pause in Deportations
“If your child has received DACA, you should not be deported. If you qualify for legalization under the Senate bill — a bill the President and the rest of the country supports — you should not be deported.” – Rep. Gutiérrez Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2013. Yesterday, Rep. Luis V.[Read More…]
Statement from Attorney General Madigan on Nelson Mandela’s Death
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued the following statement in reaction to the news of Nelson Mandela’s death: “Twenty-five years ago, amidst the struggle against Apartheid, I volunteered as a teacher at an all-girls high school in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was still in prison, and black[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly to Host STEM Boot Camp for Chicago Students on December 7
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a STEM Boot Camp on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. This boot camp is for students from Our Lady of Guadalupe[Read More…]
Sunday Night: Orange is the New Black Star Joins CNN ‘Top 10 Hero’ Susan Burton For A New Way of Life’s 15th Annual Gala at the Omni
Drug Policy Alliance to be Honored With A New Way of Life’s Community Champion Award Los Angeles—(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2013 – Orange is the New Black star Vicky Jeudy will join Sean Patrick Thomas, Fringe’s Lance Reddick, Lennie James (Low Winter Sun), and Kearran Giovanni (Major Crimes), as presenters for CNN[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of President Nelson Mandela
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday released the following statement on the passing of President Nelson Mandela: “Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.’ Few 20th century figures changed the world as much as Nelson Mandela. “Despite 27 years[Read More…]
Mokena Woman to be First Student in Roosevelt University’s History to Give Commencement Address on Dec. 13
Danielle Smith of Mokena. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Just before graduating on Dec. 13 from Roosevelt University, Danielle Smith of Mokena will give a speech of a lifetime, becoming the first student in the 68-year history of Roosevelt University to deliver a Commencement address to around 450 fellow graduating[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Grocery Store Task Force
New Committee Will Bring Together Labor, Government and Industry to Address Economic Impacts of Store Closings, Ensure Food Access, and Support and Protect Grocery Workers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the formation of a high level City task force, to be chaired by Deputy Mayor Steve Koch,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Governor Quinn Announce Comprehensive Improvement Plan for CTA Blue Line O’Hare Branch
“Your New Blue” includes station, track upgrades; largest Blue Line investment in 30 years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Governor Pat Quinn today announced a comprehensive improvement plan for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line O’Hare Branch—an overhaul that will provide faster travel times and updated stations while[Read More…]
