Ron W. Lee, MD Pediatric Care Award – Community Service LAKE FOREST–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2014. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Dr. Deborah Gulson with a special pediatric care award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Start of Planning for Illinois Bicentennial Celebration
200th Birthday Observance Will be a Year-Long Celebration of State’s Past With an Eye Toward the Future CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today officially started the planning for Illinois’ 200th birthday in 2018, a year-long celebration that will engage residents and communities throughout the state and leave a lasting[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: The First Lady Marks Mother’s Day and Speaks Out on the Tragic Kidnapping in Nigeria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2014. Hello everyone, I’m Michelle Obama, and on this Mother’s Day weekend, I want to take a moment to honor all the mothers out there and wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. I also want to speak to you about an issue of great significance to me[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Admiral Kirby, May 9, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon, everybody. Sorry I’m a little bit late. Got quite a few announcements here to start with, so bear with me. I wanted to talk a little bit about next week for the secretary. So, on Monday, the secretary will travel to[Read More…]
Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Marriage Ban
New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Today Judge Chris Piazza of Arkansas upheld same-sex couples’ freedom to marry, striking down the state’s discriminatory constitutional amendment and becoming one of more than a dozen judges to rule in favor of the freedom to marry since last year’s Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor.[Read More…]
DePaul University College of Law to Graduate 313 Students on May 18
Honorary degree recipient Judge Thomas Durkin to address graduating class U.S. District Judge Thomas M. Durkin will receive an honorary degree at the DePaul University College of Law commencement on May 18. Durkin, who earned a law degree from DePaul in 1978, will deliver the commencement address to the graduating[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Welcomes To Chicago His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President Of Ireland
Mayor Emanuel, President Higgins discuss strong cultural and economic ties between Chicago and Ireland Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes His Excellency President Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, and Mrs. Sabina Higgins, First Lady of Ireland, to Chicago. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Today Mayor[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Urban Radio Personalities Announce ‘Put The Guns Down’ Violence Prevention Initiative
City and Urban DJs Partner on Initiative to Stop Gun Violence CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Mayor Emanuel today joined urban DJs and radio personalities to announce “Put the Guns Down,” a City wide violence prevention initiative. Urban radio stations across the Chicago area are partnering with the City to prevent violence[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Promotes 92 Percent College Enrollment Rate and Innovative Curriculum at Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy
Kirk Bill, S. 2304, Rewards Innovative Charter Schools; Bipartisan Bill Expands Student Access to Charter Schools Nationwide CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. As Congress moves to consider legislation to support public charter schools throughout the country, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today demonstrated his continued support for charter schools and Science, Technology,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Congratulates 2014 Golden Apple Award Winners
Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, Thanks Teachers Across Illinois for Making a Difference CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today congratulated this year’s 2014 Golden Apple Award winners for their excellence in teaching and thanked them for making a difference in the future of Illinois’ students. The award, which is one[Read More…]
