CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Forty College of Pharmacy students recently volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, a not-for-profit that helps routinely feed hungry children all over the world. Pharmacy students packaged 77 boxes of foodstuffs, which the organization is estimating will provide more than 16,000 meals to 45 children[Read More…]
Day: February 6, 2014
Love at the Office? When Relationships Go from Platonic to Romantic
New study examines how coworkers react to workplace romance Sean Horan is an assistant professor of relational communication in DePaul University’s College of Communication. He is the coauthor of a new study, “Love at the Office? Understanding Workplace Romance Disclosures and Reactions from the Coworker Perspective,” which was published in[Read More…]
Chicago to Showcase its Talent at South by Southwest Multi-Media Conference
Mayor Sends Chicago Organizations to Promote Local Talent at Annual South by Southwest Multi-Media Conference in Austin, Texas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Choose Chicago, the official tourism organization for Chicago, in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), World Business Chicago (WBC), and[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell and Mayor Emanuel Visit Michele Clark High School to Highlight Successful STEM Education Model
Chicago’s STEM High Schools are a National Model in Providing Students an Accelerated Pathway to College and a Career Mayor Emanuel and Secretary Jewell visit Chicago STEM school. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Chicago Mayor Rahm[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Stephenson County Man Arrested, Charged with Child Pornography Possession
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today said a Freeport man was charged with multiple counts of possessing and disseminating child pornography as part of “Operation Glass House,” a statewide initiative to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online. John A. Fernandez, 23, is[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Encourages Education, Testing, Involvement and Treatment on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–Februaryt 6, 2014. In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sponsoring health education information and testing events through its Center for Minority Health Services. IDPH is encouraging African Americans to Get Educated, Get Tested, Get Involved and Get Treated, if needed,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces MATTER, a New Healthcare Technology Startup Hub
Innovative BioHub is Part of Governor’s State of the State Commitment to Create Jobs, Drive Illinois’ Economy Forward CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by J.B. Pritzker and key civic and business leaders to announce MATTER – a new startup center for next-generation healthcare technology companies. A[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Salutes Illinois Olympians
Urges Illinois Residents to Enjoy Winter Activities CHICAGO–(ENEWSFP)–February 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today saluted the Illinois athletes and Chicago Blackhawks players who are competing in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, saying they personify the Olympic motto of “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (“Swifter, Higher, Stronger”) and Olympic ideal of “unity[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 6, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Limited Evacuation of HST Building SYRIA Deal Reached Between Opposition Forces / Humanitarian Assistance UKRAINE Assistant Secretary Nuland’s and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Pyatt’s Telephone Conversation on YouTube SYRIA UN Managing the Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance RUSSIA UNSCR / Russian Ambassador[Read More…]
Georgia Dentist Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2014. Dr. Dayo Obebe of Muscogee County, Ga., pleaded guilty today in federal court in Columbus, Ga., to one count of tax evasion, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Michael J. Moore for the Middle District of Georgia.[Read More…]
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