House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Make Illinois the 15th State in Nation to Embrace Equal Rights for All Couples SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today hailed passage of historic legislation that will make Illinois the 15th state in the nation to embrace full marriage equality. The legislation, which[Read More…]
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Efforts to Inform Student Borrowers of Repayment Options
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. As part of the Obama administration’s agenda to make college more affordable, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is announcing today an outreach campaign to groups of federal student loan borrowers to make sure they know and understand all their repayment[Read More…]
Kirk, Durbin, Quigley Host Capitol Hill Reception with Stanley Cup
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins Members to Celebrate the 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) hosted a reception yesterday with the Stanley Cup. The Members were joined by National Hockey[Read More…]
Activist Released at Request of Representative Gutierrez Escorted Out of Congressman’s Office by Police
Congressman will no longer work with National Immigrant Youth Alliance (NIYA) or DREAMActivist.org on deportation and detention cases. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. Yesterday afternoon, representatives of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance (NIYA), DREAMActivist.org, and the DREAM30 sat-in at the office of Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) in Washington, D.C. One[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Announces New Chairman of the Board
Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013 – The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) announces Lionel Rabb, President and CEO of Catalyst Group Global, as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Rabb was elected to the position on October 19, 2013, and will fill the unexpired portion of retiring chairman Mike[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Continues Economic Development Tour
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. Representative Robin Kelly will continue her weeklong Economic Development Tourto share her plan to promote business growth and job creation, to spotlight the thriving businesses in the 2nd District and to hear ideas from business owners on what supports they need to be successful. As[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Small Business Workshop to Assist Entrepreneurs on November 6
Riverdale, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. On Wednesday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Representative Robin Kelly will host a Small Business Workshop. The Workshop will be held at the Riverdale Resource Center, 13725 S. Wabash Ave., Riverdale. On-site registration will begin at 9 a.m. The Workshop will offer important[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Affordable Care Act Coalition Partners and Supporters, Nov. 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013 – 5:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hey! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Hey! (Applause.) It is good to see you. And thank you to — give Leslie a big round of applause for the wonderful introduction. (Applause.) Leslie[Read More…]
The Artists Walk Theatre Invites You to Come to the Cabaret!
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. The Artists Walk Theatre, 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest, is destined to bring professional theatre to the Southland, to enhance the performing arts, present professional productions appealing to a diverse audience that seeks quality productions, teach aspiring artists, and promote the art of theatre in comedy,[Read More…]
New Web Portal Explains The Affordable Care Act – ‘Obamacare’- For People With HIV
MENLO PARK, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013—The Kaiser Family Foundation has produced a new consumer web portal to help people living with HIV navigate the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically designed to address the needs of people with HIV, the Obamacare & You portal, funded by Gilead Sciences, Inc., is presented as[Read More…]
