WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 12, 2010. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after Minnesota-based TCF National Bank filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a Durbin-authored law regarding interchange fees. The bipartisan language passed as part of the Wall Street reform act, requires the Federal Reserve[Read More…]
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Illinois High Schools Invited to Participate in Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2010. The Illinois Arts Council and our regional partners statewide invite all Illinois high schools to participate in the 2010-11 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, a free national program created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Now entering its 6th year of[Read More…]
CUB Report Details Illinois Consumers Overpaying Wireless Bills By $359/Year
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 11, 2010—On the heels of Verizon Wireless’ admission that it had slapped customers with up to $90 million in erroneous charges, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday issued a report showing that such unnecessary fees, coupled with outsized calling plans, have sparked an epidemic of bloated cell-phone bills[Read More…]
Los Lobos Concert to Benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2010. Three time Grammy Award winning Chicano rock band, Los Lobos, will headline a 93-XRT Benefit event for the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, November 6 at 8 p.m. at the Vic Theatre, 3145 North Sheffield, Chicago. Backyard Tire Fire will also be featured. General admission tickets[Read More…]
Marian Shut Down By Carmel in ESCC First-Place Showdown
Spartan Dominic Pascale prepares to run a route on Friday during the host Spartans’ 24-0 setback to Carmel in a battle of ESCC unbeatens. (PHOTO PROVIDED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Talk about a bad combination for Marian Catholic on Friday night. The host Spartans had an average starting field position of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest October 11, 2010
Fire Captain Michael Wheeler bows his head during the 30th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- October 11, 2010. Hard to believe that there are only 3 more Saturday’s left before the Park Forest Farmers Market ends for the season. In addition to a wide-area[Read More…]
Lion Attacks Trainer at Circus Ring in Ukraine (Video)
The only backup plan was water. Video says it happened in the Ukraine. Nod to the Sun-Times for this video.
Governor Quinn Announces Investment Package for U.S. Cellular to Create and Retain 1,100 Jobs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2010. On Friday, Governor Pat Quinn announced a more than $7 million business investment package that will keep U.S. Cellular Corporation in Illinois. The decision by one of the nation’s leading communications companies will create 25 new jobs and retain 1,075 jobs at its corporate headquarters in Chicago[Read More…]
Letting in the Sunshine: Insurer Pricing, Denial Rates Now Available on HealthCare.Gov
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- If you’ve ever searched for private health insurance, or even just tried to figure out which health care plan is a good fit, you know how hard it is to make heads or tails of what’s presented to you. There are a lot of terms, like “formulary,” that[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Underscores Commitment to Strengthening Our Education System (Text and Video)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In this week’s address, President Obama said that, even as we work to rebuild our economy and jumpstart job creation, it is imperative that we offer our children a quality education in order for America to succeed in the 21st century. While Republicans in Congress are looking to[Read More…]
