Bipartisan Provision In House Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA) Could Help Repair & Upgrade Aging Locks & Dams On Mississippi & Illinois Rivers WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. Today, Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) announced that a[Read More…]
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South Suburban College to Host Court Reporting Open House November 7th in Oak Forest
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. South Suburban College (SSC) will host an Open House for the Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program on Thursday, November 7th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the University & College Center (UCC) in Oak Forest, Room 5230. The SSC Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program is fully[Read More…]
Protest to be Held on Oct. 24 to Demand, ‘Drop the Charges Against Rasmea Odeh’
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. Palestinian community organizations and Palestine solidarity groups will picket today at 5 p.m. outside the Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Ave. The action is being taken to oppose a fundraiser for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The protest will oppose Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, and[Read More…]
Readout of the Meeting with Health Insurance Executives and White House Senior Administration Officials
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. Today, Secretary Sebelius, CMS Director Marilyn Tavenner, Valerie Jarrett, Chris Jennings and Denis McDonough met with health insurance executives to discuss open enrollment and ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The administration is committed to working in partnership with the insurers so we can successfully[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Host LinkedIn Workshop
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “The Do’s and Don’ts of LinkedIn: Strategically using LinkedIn to Your Advantage,” facilitated by Allen Babiarz, BCI Client Solutions & Project Manager. This event will take place at the[Read More…]
Shopping Extravaganza to be Held at GSU
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013 – Just in time to help you get your holiday shopping done early, the GSU Civil Service Senate is sponsoring the GSU Annual Fall Vendor Fair. The shoppers paradise will feature arts and crafts, perfect gifts, and unique creations on November 20, from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Lower-Than-Expected Affordable Care Act Premiums Will Save Taxpayers $190 Billion
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. Intense price competition among health plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplaces for individuals has lowered premiums below projected levels. As a result of these lower premiums, the federal government will save about $190 billion over the next 10 years, according to a new report released[Read More…]
Video: Tibetan Snow Lion Dance, Parts I and II, Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The traditional Tibetan Snow Lion dance, as performed by the Mystical Arts of Tibet at Freedom Hall October 19, 2013. Part I above. Part II below. Videos by jrtaz17.
Energy Assistance is Available – Need Help Paying Heating Bills?
Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy is hosting an Energy & Information Fair Thursday, November 14th 10am to 2p.m. at the Biela Center in Crestwood. Located at 4545 Midlothian Turnpike. Applications for LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) will be processed at the Energy Fair. Federal funds are available[Read More…]
Halloween Fun at Louis Joliet Mall
Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Your children will have Halloween Fun on October 31 trick or treating this Halloween at Louis Joliet Mall. Children up to 10 years old are invited to “Trick or Treat” throughout the mall accompanied by their parents with participating retailers from 4 pm to 6 pm. In keeping with mall security[Read More…]
