Due to Success of this Year’s Summer of Learning Program, the City Has Committed to Continue the Program Next Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that nearly 100,000 badges will be awarded to students who participated in learning activities through Chicago’s first Summer of Learning. This summer,[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Announces Number of Low Income Residents in Food Deserts has Declined More than 20 Percent
City of Chicago and Partners Continue a Coordinated Strategy to Expand Efforts to Eliminate Food Deserts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that since the launch of the City’s efforts to reduce the number of food deserts in June 2011, the number of low income Chicagoans living in[Read More…]
Senator Kirk: No Golden Parachutes for Public Transit Agencies
Metra CEO severance package greater than salary of POTUS and top 10 largest transit agencies in the nation; Legislation will prevent federally supported transit agencies from paying staff more than President Obama CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), a member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee that has[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims ‘Jackie Robinson West Little League Champions Day’
Says #42 Would Have Been Proud of Their “Grit and Grace” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today “Jackie Robinson West Little League Champions Day” in honor of the baseball team from Chicago’s South Side that came within one game of the Little League World Series. After ousting teams[Read More…]
Prairie State College President Dr. Terri Winfree is Guest Speaker for Matteson Business Association Breakfast
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) President Dr. Terri L. Winfree will be the guest speaker during the Matteson Business Association’s 4th Anniversary and Business Appreciation Breakfast. The event is being held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Matteson Holiday Inn, located at 500[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $12.3 Million in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Grants
35 School Districts in 17 States to Receive Grants for School Counselors and Counseling Programs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education awarded $12.3 million to 35 schools districts in 17 states across the country to establish or expand counseling programs. Grantees will use funds to support counseling[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 16, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2013. Social Security’s 78th Birthday Receives Generous Attention Social Security’s birthday on Wednesday received considerable attention on the state and national level. The Alliance for Retired Americans marked the anniversary with over 40 events in 22 states and by releasing special state-by-state reports with ally Social Security[Read More…]
Dollar General Set to Open Park Forest Store Later This Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago area developer Millco Investments acquired 1.25 acres of a 3.5 acre site July 23, 2013 in south suburban Park Forest. The acreage, located at 10 Main Street marks the gateway to Park Forest’s four-block central business district and is slated to become the site of a[Read More…]
Chicago Announces 4 New Food Trucks
New Food Trucks Serving BBQ Favorites and Frozen Delights Brings the City’s Cook on Board Truck Total to 17 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Mayor Emanuel announced today the latest round of food trucks that will be rolling out and joining Chicago’s growing food truck industry. Four new mobile food trucks will[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Visits Motorola Solutions in Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. On Wednesday, August 14, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) toured Motorola Solutions’ Global Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. Congresswoman Duckworth spent the afternoon learning about Motorola’s Innovation Center and attended a presentation on technology solutions in regard to inventory processes. She was joined by Major General John Wharton and other[Read More…]
