Signing Ceremony to Take Place November 20 at UIC Forum SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Governor Quinn today announced that he will sign historic legislation in the days ahead that will make Illinois the 15th state in the nation to embrace full marriage equality. The signing ceremony will take place at the[Read More…]
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U.S. Senate Passes Kirk-Sponsored Employment Non-Discrimination Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), the lead Republican cosponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), S. 815, today applauded the Senate’s passage of the bill by a vote of 64-32. ENDA would prevent discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in the workplace. “Today the Senate advanced[Read More…]
Global business Leader Nomenee Robinson to Speak at DePaul University
Four opportunities to hear the Peace Corps pioneer on Nov. 12 and 13 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Nomenee B. Robinson, an international business leader and one of the first volunteers with the Peace Corps, will speak at DePaul University about leadership and reasoned, realistic solutions to building businesses within a challenging[Read More…]
Statement of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the 2013 NAEP Reading and Mathematics Report Card
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. The 2013 NAEP Reading and Mathematics Report Card is available here. “The 2013 NAEP report card provides encouraging but modest signs of progress in reading and math for U.S. students. “In 2013, reading and math scores edged up nationally to new highs for fourth and eighth[Read More…]
SEIU Members Reach Nearly 440,000 Americans in the First Six Weeks of Outreach on Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. With the release of official enrollment figures for the federal marketplaces one week out, SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry today shared more details on the work by doctors, nurses, childcare providers and education workers to inform their communities about the law: “SEIU’s doctors and nurses, librarians[Read More…]
FTC Approves Changes to Vocational Schools Guides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. The Federal Trade Commission revised its Vocational School Guides, which advise against deceptive marketing practices by businesses that offer vocational training. Created in 1972, the Vocational School Guides (formally known as Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools) address misrepresenting accreditation, the transferability of credit[Read More…]
HHS Awards Affordable Care Act Funds to Expand Access to Care
Funding supports new primary care sites in 236 communities to serve more than 1.25 million additional patients Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2013. The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $150 million in awards under the Affordable Care Act to support 236 new health center sites across[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act, Nov. 6, 2013
Dallas, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2013 – 5:36 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Edna. Give Edna a big round of applause. (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. And let me just make some special mention of some people in addition to Edna who are here. First of[Read More…]
Statement from President Preckwinkle on Marriage Equality Legislation
Subsequent to this release, the Illoinois Senate passed the marriage equality bill. The bill now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for his expected signature. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- "Today’s landmark vote by the Illinois General Assembly finally brings marriage equality to the land of Lincoln. I’m thrilled same-sex couples who are in[Read More…]
The Drama Group Daytime Children’s Theatre to Present ‘The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the classic fairy tale ‘The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel’ as the first in a series of the Children’s Theatre program. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre, in Chicago Heights on: November 20, 21, 22, 23 &[Read More…]
