Festival Generated a Profit of $272,000; Generated an Estimated $106 million in Economic Impact and$2.35 Million Dollars in Tax Revenue to the City; Supported over 1,100 Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced yesterday that the 2013 Taste of[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Pioneers Innovative Approach to Fund New Opportunities for At-Risk Youth
“Social Impact Bonds” Performance-Based Financing Can Create New Pathways for Justice-Involved Youth at No Cost to Taxpayers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the next step in developing a cutting-edge partnership between Illinois, community organizations and private investors to provide better opportunities for at-risk youth. Illinois is the[Read More…]
ACLU and Lambda Legal Ask Court for Swift Ruling in Virginia Marriage Case
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Today Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia are filing a motion for summary judgment asking the court for a swift resolution to the harm and indignity same-sex couples face without marriage. “The papers we filed today[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Key Appointments to Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force
Task Force Charged with Identifying Ways to Ensure All Chicago Students are in School CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today made key appointments to the Truancy in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Task Force which has been charged with identifying different strategies and approaches to help educators and CPS administration[Read More…]
More than 900 Champions for Coverage Help Americans Understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage nationwide. These organizations and businesses have volunteered to help Americans without affordable insurance learn more and get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, which opens for business tomorrow and will[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 30, 2013
Sandra Spann, pictured with Human Relations Commissioners Mamie Rodgers (center) and Velda Erie, is the 2013 recipient of the Good Egg Award. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. The Park Forest air will be filled with some delightful smells on Saturday, October 5. Get together with your friends[Read More…]
Illinois River Naturalist, Thomas Lerczak, to Speak at Local Sierra Club Meeting on October 14
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 29, 2013. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 14, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). This month meet Thomas Lerczak, writer, musician and naturalist with the Illinois Nature Preserves[Read More…]
DeLuca To Host Senior Services Fair
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, and his Senior Advisory Committee will host a free Senior Services Fair on Monday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Frankfort Township Center located at 11000 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. “Senior citizens are very special members of[Read More…]
Surprise Guest Actors in DePaul’s 1st Production in New Theatre
‘Our Town’ to feature alumni guest performers in Fullerton Stage theatre The custom-designed five-story building for The Theatre School at DePaul includes two theatre spaces — the 250-seat thrust Fullerton Stage (pictured) and the 100-seat black box Sondra & Denis Healy Theatre — in addition to classrooms, acting labs, scene[Read More…]
Durbin, Bustos Announce Nearly $1.4 Million in Funding for Peoria and Rockford Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced today that the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program has awarded the City of Rockford $625,000 in funding to hire or rehire five police officers and the City of[Read More…]
