CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Roosevelt University is a winner of a prestigious 2013 Emerald Award, given annually by the Illinois chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council in recognition of those individuals, organizations and projects that are judged to best advance sustainability across the state. Selected for top honors among 70[Read More…]
Year: 2013
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Senate’s Failure to Pass Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. By: James Perrin, MD, FAAP, president-elect, American Academy of Pediatrics: “Today, members of the United States Senate failed to pass a package of common sense gun safety bills that would have helped protect children from gun violence. It is especially discouraging that in the wake of[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers Statement on Gun Safety Legislation Votes
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. AFT President Randi Weingarten’s statement on today’s gun safety legislation votes. “Make no mistake—the NRA and the gun manufacturers won out today over the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of our children, families and communities. A government by the people and for the people must serve[Read More…]
Brennan Center for Justice: Failure of Background Check Amendment Shows Need for Senate Reform
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. Because of the threat of a filibuster, the U.S. Senate today failed to pass the Manchin-Toomey amendment to expand background checks for certain types of gun sales, blocking the amendment by a 54-46 margin. Although the amendment received a majority of the Senate’s support, the amendment[Read More…]
Hologram-like 3-D Brain Helps Researchers Decode Migraine Pain
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Wielding a joystick and wearing special glasses, pain researcher Alexandre DaSilva rotates and slices apart a large, colorful, 3-D brain floating in space before him. Despite the white lab coat, it appears DaSilva’s playing the world’s most advanced virtual video game. The University of Michigan dentistry[Read More…]
Prairie State College Seeks Nominations for Community Service Awards
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Thousands of people in the Prairie State College (PSC) district give generously of their time and talent to make the community a better place. To honor these individuals, PSC is accepting nominations for two community service awards, one to honor a community member and another to[Read More…]
US Conference of Mayors and President Clinton Announce New Task Force to Promote Use of Private Investment in Boosting Public Infrastructure and Economic Growth
Clinton Global Initiative and 17 Leading Mayors Join in Cross-Sectional Approach to Spur Local Economies; Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to Serve as Chair Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Yesterday, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the launch of the Infrastructure Financing for Cities[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Hosts Naturalization Ceremony At the Harold Washington Library
100 Individuals from 33 Countries are Presented with Citizenship Certificates during the Fourth Naturalization Ceremony Hosted by the City of Chicago Photo Caption: Mayor Emanuel congratulates newly naturalized citizens representing 33 countries at the Harold Washington Library during National Library Week. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Hyman Announce Plans for the State of the Art Learning Facility in New Malcolm X College
Nearly 1,000 Construction Jobs Will Be Created Through 2016 Photo Credit: Alonzo Rhoden, Malcolm X College CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Cheryl Hyman yesterday announced plans for the new Malcolm X College campus, a modern learning facility that will ensure Chicago’s students[Read More…]
Iconic Mumbai Building Make Business Case for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Landmark Case Study Demonstrates Cost Savings Available to Building Owners and Real Estate Developers throughout India NEW DELHI–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013 – Building owners and real estate developers throughout India’s rapidly expanding urban areas stand to benefit financially from energy-efficiency building upgrades, according to a landmark business case study released today[Read More…]
