Expansion Plan Nearly Doubles the Number of Selective Enrollment Opportunities Available by Incorporating the Current Jones School Building Into the New Campus Slated to Open In Fall 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced a plan to expand Jones College[Read More…]
Day: January 23, 2013
Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season with Announcement that City will Increase Funding for Tax Preparation Resources to Help Thousands of Chicago Families Secure Millions in Tax Refunds
Additional $500,000 in New Funding Over the Next Two Years Will Help Provide Resources for Thousands of Chicagoans Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago will provide an additional $500,000 in funding to help Chicago’s working families[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Appointments to Metro East Police District Commission
Commission Will Crack Down on Street Crime and Corruption in Four Metro East Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced seven appointments to the Metro East Police District Commission, which was created last August to crack down on street crime and corruption in four Metro East communities.[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Employment Security Director Jay Rowell Statement Following Federal Indictment Of 32 Defendants for $874,000 in Unemployment Insurance Fraud
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Jay Rowell, Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), issued the following statement today after acting U.S. Attorney Gary S. Shapiro’s office announced criminal charges alleging unemployment insurance fraud. The IDES identified the suspects, brought the case to federal prosecutors and provided detailed analysis critical[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $9 Million Capital Investment in Airports Across Illinois
Program Will Create Hundreds of Jobs, Improve 19 Airports and Increase Public Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider today announced a $9 million investment that will create hundreds of construction jobs while improving 19 airports across the state. Illinois’ State-Local[Read More…]
Defense Dept. News Briefing with Army Lieutenant General Terry from the Pentagon, January 23, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. COMMANDER BILL SPEAKS: Good morning. I’d like to welcome back to the Pentagon briefing room Lt. Gen. James Terry, United States Army, who’s been here a number of times via satellite and joins us in person today. Lt. Gen. Terry is the commander of ISAF Joint[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Mark H. Schoonhoven, 38, of Plainwell, Mich., died Jan. 20, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit[Read More…]
Testimony by Secretary of State Clinton Regarding Benghazi: The Attacks and the Lessons Learned
Opening Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chance to come[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, January 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013 – 12:57 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here on day two — (laughter) — of the second term. I have no announcements to make so we’ll go straight to the Associated Press. Q Thank you. Secretary Clinton on[Read More…]
Prairie State College Dedication Ceremony to Showcase New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. A Dedication Ceremony to showcase the new electric vehicle charging stations at Prairie State College (PSC) will be held on Thursday, February 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Christopher Art Gallery. The Gallery is located on PSC’s main campus, 202 South Halsted[Read More…]