CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the creation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Women, with the goal of strengthening the participation of women in Illinois’ economic recovery. “Women entrepreneurs are helping to drive the economic growth of our state. This advisory council will make sure we are[Read More…]
Day: August 18, 2011
Summary Judgment in Catholic Charities Case against DCFS
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011 – Yesterday, Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge John Schmidt heard arguments in a lawsuit against the State of Illinois filed by several Catholic Charities agencies. The lawsuit sought to reverse a decision by the Department of Children and Family Services to end its contractual relationship with these[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA/TURKEY/IRAN Ambassador Ford Service and Service of Embassy Very Valuable/Ambassador Ford’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Mualem Last Thursday U.S. Wanted to Assemble Strong Chorus and Ensure Words Backed by Action Sanctions/EU/UN Secretary General Secretary Calls/Deputy Secretary Burns Contacts/Assistant Secretary Feltman Trips,[Read More…]
August News from the Center On Halsted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Modesto Tico Valle, Chief Executive Office of the Center on Halsted said in an email today that "more than 1,000 people have continued to come through our doors every day to enjoy our innovative services and programs." The following are announcements from the Center. School News School starts[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Syria, August 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. 10:50 A.M. EDT. VIA CONFERENCE CALL. MR. VIETOR: Hi, everybody. Thanks for getting on today. We are convening this call to talk about some recent actions with respect to Syria. You should all have the President’s statement this morning calling on Assad to go. I hope[Read More…]
National Instability Causes Bump in Job Recovery in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July increased to 9.5 percent as 24,900 fewer jobs were reported, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data reflects uncertainty in consumer confidence and the[Read More…]
Durbin Lauds Obama Administration Announcement on Dream Act Deportation Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Today, in a letter to Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 21 other Senators, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that the Administration has established a new process for handling the deportation cases of DREAM Act students and other sympathetic individuals. If fully[Read More…]
Gurnee, IL Police Respond to Active Shooter
Gurnee, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. At 1:16 this afternoon, the Gurnee Police Department was alerted to an active shooter in the vicinity of the 7500 block of Grand Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, police located two victims with gunshot and stabbing wounds. A suspect was apprehended on the scene and[Read More…]
After School Food Safety Tips for Kids Snacking at Home Alone
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 18, 2011-As children go back to school to feed their hungry minds, parents will be turning their attention to feeding those hungry bodies with healthy and nutritious snacks at home. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued tips to keep kids safe[Read More…]
Secretary-General Ban Deplores Terrorist Attacks in Southern Israel
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 August 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned today’s series of coordinated terrorist attacks in southern Israel that have killed at least six people and injured many more. Media reports say gunmen fired at a bus travelling close to the Israeli-Egyptian border, around noon local time, and that two[Read More…]
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