At Least 7.5% of Labor From Construction Area for Projects Worth More Than $100,000 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the advertisement of the first two construction projects that require neighborhood residents to be hired for at least 7.5 percent of labor hours on city construction contracts worth[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground for Cermak Avenue Green Line Station
New Station Near McCormick Place Part of $92 Million in CTA Station Developments that will Foster Economic Growth Throughout the Near South Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and local officials broke ground today on the new Cermak Green Line station, a $50 million construction project that will energize[Read More…]
All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes
Ruling Provides Certainty, Benefits and Protections Under Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Real Estate Gala to be Held November 7
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. On November 7, C. Michelle Panovich, principal and executive vice-president, Mid-America Asset Management, Inc., will receive the Lifetime Industry Leadership Award at the 12th annual Real Estate Gala hosted by the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University. Christopher G. Kennedy, chairman of Joseph P.[Read More…]
New Dual Degree Opportunity for Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy Students
Schaumburg, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. Students at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy in Schaumburg who are studying for the three-year, year-round Doctor of Pharmacy degree will have an opportunity beginning in the fall to simultaneously earn a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Elmhurst College. The special dual-degree agreement reached in[Read More…]
HHS Announces First Guidance Implementing Supreme Court’s Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo clarifying that all beneficiaries in private Medicare plans have access to equal coverage when it comes to care in a nursing home where their spouse lives. This is the first guidance issued by HHS[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Highlights Anti-Violent Crime Effort in Rockford
Discusses additional federal resources to target gangs and gun crimes with local law enforcement ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday highlighted recent bipartisan efforts to secure more federal funding for gang and violent crime enforcement during a visit with Rockford-area government and law enforcement officials. Senator Kirk’s[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois-Based GoHealth Expanding, Creating 450 Jobs
State’s Leading Health Insurance Exchange Doubling its Workforce to Serve More Americans Shopping for Healthcare Through the Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and GoHealth LLC today announced that Illinois’ leading health insurance exchange is adding 90,000 square feet in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago as it[Read More…]
Former Hunger Strikers Continue Dialogue with Hospital Representatives, Start New Organization
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2013. On Tuesday, August 27th, members of the Luchando Por La Vida (Fighting For Our Lives) campaign for access to organ transplants for undocumented immigrants met in a roundtable discussion with representatives from local hospitals, state & county government, business, and nonprofit groups, among others, at[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Joins Worldwide Bell-Ringing to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
Says the Need to “Let Freedom Ring” as Great Today as in 1963 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today joined millions across the globe in a simultaneous bell-ringing to commemorate the 50th anniversary, to the minute, of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Governor Quinn was[Read More…]
