CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a workshop for business leaders, professional groups and individuals who want to discover how to leverage the power of diversity in the workplace. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Adult, Training[Read More…]
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Cuts Ribbon on New Accenture Digital Hub
Center Features State-of-the-Art Digital Technologies; Houses More Than 500 Experts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Accenture leadership to cut the ribbon on the company’s new Digital Hub in Chicago. Located in the West Loop, the 70,000-square-foot office houses more than 500 Accenture Digital experts and is designed[Read More…]
Chicago Named Nation’s #2 City To Visit By Condé Nast Traveler
City Moves Up in Publication’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award Poll CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced Chicago has been named the nation’s #2 travel destination in Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Among the list of the nation’s top large cities, Chicago moved up from last[Read More…]
After New Social Security Cost-of-Living Announcement, Sen. Warren and Rep. Duckworth Urge Congress to Pass the SAVE Benefits Act to Provide Emergency Payments to Seniors, Veterans, and Other Americans
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) Despite rising core expenses, seniors, veterans, and Americans with disabilities to receive only 0.3 percent COLA increase in 2017 after facing a zero COLA in 2016 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today renewed their call for Congress to[Read More…]
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Husqvarna mower Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Lawn mowers Hazard: The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator. Consumer Contact: Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921[Read More…]
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model /3RC-9010S Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: 3 Squares rice and slow cookers Hazard: The rice/slow cooker’s improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards. Consumer Contact: 3 Squares at 800-390-0249 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Decommissioning Dams on the Klamath River to Restore Resilience and Long-term River, Community Health
The Elwha Dam removal project. Photo by Kate Benkert, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By: John Bezdek, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary, U.S.Department of the Interior In the United States, dams can provide numerous benefits, including water supply, hydropower, and flood protection. Dams are also an[Read More…]
South Suburban College Honors Tutors on “Make a Difference Day”
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. On Saturday, October 22, volunteers from across the country will come together with a single purpose: to improve the lives of others. In its 25th year, Make A Difference Day is one of the largest days of community service worldwide. Make A Difference Day[Read More…]
Registration in Progress for Spring 2017 Classes at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Open Registration for the Spring 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 17, at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for the Spring semester[Read More…]
50 Advocacy Orgs Urge Justice Department to Investigate Police Use of Face Recognition
Coalition Letter and Report Highlight Impact on Communities of Color WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Fifty national civil rights, civil liberties, faith, and privacy organizations sent a letter today to the Justice Department urging it to investigate the increasing use and impact of face recognition by police. The letter, sent in partnership with[Read More…]
