CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hoplamazian announced today that the global hospitality company, which is headquartered in Chicago, will relocate more than 60 Information Technology (IT) positions from a suburban location to downtown Chicago. The move will bring more[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Mayor Emanuel, CTA President Claypool Unveil New Buses as Part of CTA Fleet Overhaul
New Bus Fleet Features Chicago-Made Seats, Creating New Local Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Mayor Emanuel joined Chicago Transit Authority President Forrest Claypool today to provide a first glimpse of the newest CTA buses that will be hitting Chicago streets beginning this spring, The new buses, manufactured by Nova Bus, will[Read More…]
Governor’s Cyber Aces Championship is Saturday
Careers Among Fastest Growing in Nation; Illinois Bests All Other States CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Illinois’ leading role in recruiting Veterans and career changers to enter the cybersecurity workforce shines this Saturday in the state’s first ever Cyber Aces State Championship, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. Illinois’[Read More…]
State Issues Statement on Illinois Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Constitutionality of Employee Classification Act
Act Prohibits Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors; Protects Workers Rights to Earned Compensation, Benefits, and Overtime CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Joseph Costigan issued a statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the state’s Employee Classification Act, which protects individuals[Read More…]
Former Crystal Lake Police Officer Indicted for Fraud
Defendant Accused of Making False Statements Regarding His Medical Condition in Order to Obtain Benefits CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron announced a recent workers’ compensation fraud investigation has resulted in an indictment of a former Crystal Lake Police Officer. Michael Avila was arraigned earlier[Read More…]
Midwest and East Await Long-Duration, Disruptive Snow
(Graphic Supplied) AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation, but winter will roar during the first several days of the month and impact more than 100 million people. Early indications are that a long-duration snow event will expand from the northern Rockies and[Read More…]
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State Burns at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, Feb. 26, 2014
Kyiv, Ukraine–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Good morning. I am delighted to be back in Kyiv at this historic moment. President Obama and Secretary Kerry asked me to convey a simple message—a message of deep admiration for the courage and determination of Ukrainians in the face of last week’s[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Plenary Session
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody. It’s my great pleasure and privilege to welcome Prime Minister Garibashvili from Georgia and our esteemed Georgian colleagues. Thank you all for being here with us for this dialogue that will take place today, and we are very happy to[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 26, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Visit of Press Counselors and Spokespeople from EU Member State Embassies UKRAINE Russia / U.S. Supports Unified Ukraine / Risk of Military Intervention / U.S. Engagement U.S. Encourages De-escalation of Violence / Steps Forward / Technical, Inclusive Government / Financial Assistance[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Jobs in American Infrastructure
St. Paul, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014 – 2:40 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, St. Paul! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Minnesota. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. That’s why I came here. Good to see you. Although, can I just say[Read More…]
