CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. This morning, Mayor Emanuel surprised Elizabeth Copper, a teacher at Lindblom Math & Science Academy, by presenting her with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. Copper was nominated for the award along with 510 other teachers from across Illinois and is one of only 10[Read More…]
Day: May 1, 2013
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Lineup
Entirely Free Festival Opens at Chicago Cultural Center; Then Moves to Its New Home on Four Stages in Millennium Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday announced the lineup for the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival as it celebrates a milestone in its new home of Millennium Park[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Honors DuSable High School as a Community Cornerstone, Presents Landmark Plaque to School Alumni and Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd)
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel bestowed an official City of Chicago Landmark plaque to DuSable High School today, citing the Bronzeville building’s long history of community service while producing graduates that rose to the top of their fields in entertainment, music, publishing, athletics, and other professional endeavors. “DuSable alumni[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls on General Assembly to Pass Vital Gaming Legislation
Mayor Renews Vow to Direct All Casino Revenue to School Construction and Modernization CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called on the Illinois General Assembly to pass vital gaming legislation introduced today. He also renewed his vow to direct any and all revenue that is generated by a potential casino[Read More…]
IDOT, Law Enforcement and Safety Advocates Launch Motorcycle Awareness Campaigns
Governor Quinn Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month; Seeks to Lower Fatalities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. For the 30th year, May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois as part of a statewide campaign to reduce motorcycle crash fatalities and injuries. Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign / Ecuadoran Journalists / Challenges Faced by Private Media BOLIVIA Expulsion of USAID / Accusations Made by Bolivian Government VENEZUELA Violence in the National Assembly / Vote Recount RUSSIA Secretary Kerry’s Trip to Russia / Bilateral Relationship[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013 – 1:01 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for being here. Sorry I am late. I apologize. I will go straight to your questions. Julie. Q; Thank you. Is there anything you can say at this point about these three other people that have[Read More…]
President Obama to Visit Mexico and Central America as Drug Prohibition-related Violence Wreaks Havoc in Region, with 70,000 Deaths in Mexico Alone
Statement from Ethan Nadelmann: Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto Should Have “Real Conversation” About Alternatives to Drug Prohibition in order to Reduce Violence, Improve Public Safety and Health NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. As President Obama departs for a three-day trip to Mexico and Central America to meet with several regional[Read More…]
Student Art Exhibition on Display at South Suburban College
“Pot Luck” Artists Reception to be Held May 8th SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban College Bi-annual Student Art Exhibition is currently on display in the fourth floor galleries at the college’s Main Campus. Students of the Art & Design program are displaying over 300 works of art[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair to be Held Friday, May 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. This event features more than 25 businesses, organizations and services that hold seniors as[Read More…]