The 2012 Illinois State Scholars from Marian Catholi High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School is proud to announce that 48 members of the Class of 2012 have earned recognition as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding[Read More…]
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Don’t Need a Ticket to Ride the Jolly Trolley. Just Call!
Rosemary Ephgrade behind the wheel of the Jolley Trolley. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rosemary Ephgrade has been driving routes for the Jolley Trolley in and around Park Forest since 1979. Had the pleasure of chatting with Ms. Ephgrade as she drove me to my car, parked on Sioux[Read More…]
Durbin: USDA Should Work More Closely with Chicago Public Schools to Eliminate Fraud in School Lunch Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2012. Prompted by a Chicago Tribune report unveiling cases of school employees submitting false information in order to enroll more children for free and reduced lunches, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work more closely with schools[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Background Briefing on Burma Secretary’s Conversations with President Abbas, Prime Minister Netanyahu Secretary Travel to Liberia, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cape Verde SYRIA Alleged Russian Shipment of Ammunition to Syria IRAN Strait of Hormuz/International Waterway U.S. Continues to Encourage Countries to Reduce[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012 – 10:26 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for being with us for this off-camera gaggle, but on the record. I have with me this morning, and I’d like to start with him, Mr. Jeff Zients. He is the Deputy Director for Management at[Read More…]
Why Dogs Are Against Mitt Romney (Video)
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Mitt Romney tied his dog Seamus to the roof of a car for a family vacation. The dog got sick. Romney hosed down the dog and went on. In response to a query on this Chris Wallace at[Read More…]
General Assembly Scholarship Applications Available for Residents of 80th Legislative District
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) announced that his office will begin accepting applications for the 2012 General Assembly Scholarship program. The Scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago &[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Welcomes Prisoner Release and Other Important Moves By Myanmar Authorities
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2012. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the authorities in Myanmar on the long-awaited release of political prisoners today, as well as other important efforts being made to advance democracy and national reconciliation. Mr. Ban called the release – reportedly of 651 prisoners in all, including a number of[Read More…]
Guatemala Ratifies UN-backed Treaty Banning Nuclear Tests
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2012. Guatemala has ratified the United Nations-backed international treaty banning nuclear tests, bringing the number of State parties to 156. Out of a total listed number of 195 States, 182 have so far signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). For the treaty to enter into force ratification[Read More…]
Schakowsky Sends Letter to Vilsack on Food Banks
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Yesterday Rep. Jan Schakowsky sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to make sure that USDA is utilizing all possible resources to make bonus and specialty crop purchases of nutritious food such as beans, corn cream, and potatoes to benefit The Emergency Food Assistance[Read More…]
