Day: January 23, 2013

Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Major Expansion Plan for Jones College Prep

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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