Governor Signs Legislation Making Employment of People with Disabilities a Priority on Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed the “Employment First Act,” a new law which requires Illinois state agencies to work together to make employment for people with disabilities a priority.[Read More…]
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South Suburban College Joins Southland Partners in Announcing Phase Two of Broadband Initiative in Monee
MONEE, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013 – South Suburban College (SSC) recently participated in a press conference to announce the beginning of the second phase of fiber optic cable installation in the Chicago Southland. Building from the fiber cable constructed along I-57 during the first phase, the project will link schools,[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Nationally Recognized Musical Theatre Program Adds Dance Concentration
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013. The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University, known nationally for preparing student actors and singers for professional theatre careers, has added a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree with a dance emphasis. The program is the first of its kind in the Midwest, as well[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Citizenship Corners and Citizenship Hubs at Chicago Public Library
Most Comprehensive Naturalization Assistance Program in the Country CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013. As part of Chicago’s New Americans Initiative, Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced a partnership between the Mayor’s Office and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to host citizenship workshops and disseminate information on the naturalization process at select Chicago[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Decatur Clean Water Projects to Create 160 Jobs
Illinois Clean Water Initiative Will Invest Nearly $13 Million to Rehabilitate and Modernize Decatur Sewer System and Wastewater Treatment Plant DECATUR–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $13 million in low-interest loans to update the Decatur sewer system and wastewater treatment plant. Funded through Governor Quinn’s $1 billion Illinois[Read More…]
Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations Succeed in Improving Care, Lowering Costs
Model is part of broader HHS efforts to reform the delivery of health care Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2013. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced positive and promising results from the first performance year of the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, including both higher quality care[Read More…]
Morrow Ruetten Named New Dean of the GSU Library
Lydia Morrow Ruetten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- President Elaine P. Maimon recently announced the appointment of Lydia Morrow Ruetten, Interim Dean of the GSU Library and tenured faculty member, to Dean of the GSU Library. Morrow Ruetten holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Governors[Read More…]
ACLU and Seven Same-Sex Couples Continue Case to Secure Domestic Partnership Protections in Montana
Amended complaint challenges discriminatory statutes governing police benefits, worker’s compensation, end-of-life decisions and more HELENA, MT–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. The ACLU and plaintiffs, seven loving, committed same-sex couples, moved forward today with efforts to secure domestic partnership protections by filing an amended complaint in Donaldson and Guggenheim v. State of Montana,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on $10.6 Million Widening Project for I-57 Near Marion
Illinois Jobs Now! Project Will Improve Key Southern Illinois Highway and Create Hundreds of Construction Jobs; $69 Million in Additional Projects Underway in Marion Area MARION—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today joined state and local officials to break ground on a $10.6 million I-57 widening project near Marion. The[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Final Preparations to Connect Illinois and Missouri on Mississippi River Bridge
Project Placement of Final Beam Anticipated; Project Created and Supported More than 3,400 Jobs with Diverse Workforce BROOKLYN–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and other officials at the construction site of the newly-named Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge to get[Read More…]
