Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 113,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment grew in construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and mining. Household Survey Data Both the number of unemployed persons, at[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
IL Emergency Management Agency Appeals FEMA Denial of Tornado Assistance for Local Governments
Appeal Includes $21.4 Million in Disaster-Related Expenses SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today appealed FEMA’s denial of the state’s request for federal assistance that would help tornado-ravaged communities in nine counties recover from the Nov. 17 deadly tornado outbreak. The appeal includes more than $21.4 million[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, Feb. 6, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014 – 12:20 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Life is full of transitions, changes for everyone. One happens tomorrow when Jamie Smith has her last day with us, and we are going to be extremely sad to see her go. This is her last briefing with[Read More…]
Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children
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…]
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…]
