CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Business owners will learn how to reshape their company culture to manage less and accomplish more during a two-part workshop on Sept. 18 presented by the Chicago Family Business Council and Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University. The program begins at 4 p.m. at University Center, 525[Read More…]
Day: August 21, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, and Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Visit Safe Passage Workers
CPS Expands Safe Passage Program with 600 New Safe Passage Workers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, and Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett visited a training session for safe passage workers who are ready to get to work on the first day of school, August[Read More…]
Hannover Fairs to Move North American Headquarters to Chicago
One of the world’s largest event organizers to access Chicago’s leading convention status and talent base CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013 – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Hannover Fairs USA today announced that global event organizer has chosen to move its North American headquarters to 8755 W. Higgins Road in Chicago. The[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Cracks Down on the Tobacco Industry Over Marketing of Menthol Tobacco in Continuing Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use Among Youth
Tobacco Giant R.J. Reynolds Cited for Alleged Distribution of Tobacco Coupons Without a License; Board of Health Launches Town Hall Meetings to Consider Further Action CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. As part of his overall campaign to curb youth smoking, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today went after the tobacco industry to curb marketing[Read More…]
Kirk, Quigley Push for Unrestricted Travel from Poland
Call on Congress to grant Poland the same privileges as 30 of its European Neighbors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-5) today called for the passage of legislation that would allow Polish citizens unrestricted travel to the United States for up to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Governor Signs Bills Addressing Pseudoephedrine, Human Trafficking, Child Pornography
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that Gov. Pat Quinn has signed three important bills that were part of her 2013 legislative agenda, all of which were passed unanimously in the General Assembly during the spring legislative session. “My office’s legislative agenda this past year aimed to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Strengthen Protections for Illinois Renters
New Law Ensures Renters in Foreclosed Properties Are Provided Adequate Time to Make a Safe Move CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law protecting Illinois renters in foreclosed multifamily properties. The new law requires those acquiring foreclosed residential property to honor existing leases or give tenants[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $4 Million in Grants to Support Local Emergency Management Agencies
In Wake of Spring Floods, Grants will Help 121 Cities, Counties Prepare for Emergencies SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that grants totaling $4 million have been awarded by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to help 121 accredited city and county emergency management agencies throughout Illinois support[Read More…]
Two Plead Guilty to Involvement in Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Racketeering Murder
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. An Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) gang member and an ABT associate have pleaded guilty to charges related to the May 2008 murder of Mark Davis Byrd Sr. in Atascosa County, Texas. The guilty pleas were announced today by Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of[Read More…]
Therapy Staffing Company Owner and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty in $7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. A patient recruiter and a therapy staffing company owner pleaded guilty today in connection with a $7 million health care fraud scheme involving the now defunct home health care company Anna Nursing Services Corp. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division;[Read More…]