Call on Congress to grant Poland the same privileges as 30 of its European Neighbors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-5) today called for the passage of legislation that would allow Polish citizens unrestricted travel to the United States for up to[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: Governor Signs Bills Addressing Pseudoephedrine, Human Trafficking, Child Pornography
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that Gov. Pat Quinn has signed three important bills that were part of her 2013 legislative agenda, all of which were passed unanimously in the General Assembly during the spring legislative session. “My office’s legislative agenda this past year aimed to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Strengthen Protections for Illinois Renters
New Law Ensures Renters in Foreclosed Properties Are Provided Adequate Time to Make a Safe Move CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law protecting Illinois renters in foreclosed multifamily properties. The new law requires those acquiring foreclosed residential property to honor existing leases or give tenants[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $4 Million in Grants to Support Local Emergency Management Agencies
In Wake of Spring Floods, Grants will Help 121 Cities, Counties Prepare for Emergencies SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that grants totaling $4 million have been awarded by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to help 121 accredited city and county emergency management agencies throughout Illinois support[Read More…]
Carts & Cocktails Event at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Recognizes Bruce Nauman and Celebrates 35 years of Sculpture
Cart with guests. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Bruce Nauman’s “House Divided” and the 35thanniversary of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Carts & Cocktails 2013. BMO Harris Bank is pleased to support this annual benefit fundraiser as a Platinum level[Read More…]
South Suburban College & WCM Associates Present Lean Construction Project Scheduling Training Session
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) & WCM Associates present a one-day training session titled Lean Construction Project Scheduling. This event is open to the public and will include jobsite planning and pull planning simulation at the University & College Center (UCC)[Read More…]
Faith Leaders Pray for Action at Alderman Joe Moore’s Office
Rogers Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Tenants at Rogers Park’s Astor House building are joining with religious leaders to hold a prayer vigil asking that 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore convene negotiations between Astor House tenants and BJB Properties, Inc. Tenants, religious leaders, and supporters will gather at 5 p.m. outside[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools CEO Byrd-Bennett Visit Newly Renovated Jones College Prep
With $115 Million in TIF funds Invested in New Jones College Prep, Nationally-Ranked High School Will Double Number of Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett visited the newly renovated Jones College Prep that will nearly double the number of students admitted[Read More…]
Employer-Sponsored Family Health Premiums Rise a Modest 4 Percent in 2013, National Benchmark Employer Survey Finds
Annual Family Premiums Now Top $16,000 On Average, With Workers Paying Nearly $4,600 Menlo Park, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013. Annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $16,351 this year, up 4 percent from last year, with workers on average paying $4,565 toward the cost of their coverage, according to the[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Chicago Campus Welcomes Prospective Students During Sept. 14 Visit Day
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2013. For students beginning their senior year of high school this fall, college is right around the corner. To help those students and their parents get a head start on college planning, Roosevelt University is holding a visit day on Saturday, Sept. 14. “Our visit day is a[Read More…]
