Supporters to Pack Courtroom to Stand Against Suppression of Dissent and Targeting of Activists and Social Movements Chicago – Mr. Gary Wagaman will be going to trial on four counts of felony aggravated battery against a Chicago police officer next Monday. Wagaman is alleged to have thrown a deadly weapon—a[Read More…]
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Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on the Passage of Republican-Led Farm Bill
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the passage of the Republican-led Farm Bill: “Today the House passed the Republican-led Farm Bill, over my strong objection. The bill completely eliminates Title IV, which covers nutrition programs, most notably the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Human Chain Effort: A Smashing Success in More than 50 U.S. Cities! On July 2nd, the Alliance’s Human Chains events, designed to stop the chained CPI cut to Social Security benefits, took place in more than 50 cities and included more than 2,800 participants. Alliance members[Read More…]
Tinley Park Sertoma Club Recognizes Sertoma Centre
Several members of the Tinley Park Sertoma Club hosted an appreciation dinner to recognize local charities for their work in the community. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Non-Profit Organization Celebrated for Contributions to the Community Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Tinley Park Sertoma Club recognized Sertoma Centre, Inc. for their dedication and hard work in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Governor Quinn and 1871 Announce $8 3 M in New Capital Raised By 1871 Startups
1871 Members Caremerge, MarkITx, RocketTravel, SimpleRelevance, Tempesta Media and Whittl Raise Combined $8+ Million in Capital Investments in Past 3 Months Alone; 3 Companies Become Alumni CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor Pat Quinn and the leadership of 1871– the first-of-its-kind digital startup hub – today announced that[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Park Superintendent Break Ground at Harding Playground, Announce the First 50 Chicago Plays Playground Rehab Sites
Playgrounds are First of 300 Aging Playgrounds to be Rebuilt as Part of New Investments in Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Areas Throughout the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today broke ground on a new playground at Harding Playground, located at 3921 W. Division[Read More…]
Toastmasters International Coming to GSU
University Park, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013 – The Kappa Kappa chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Honors Society, has created a chapter of Toastmasters International, one of the world leaders in communication and leadership development. Toastmaster, a non-profit educational organization, was created in 1924 to teach public speaking and[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Meeting on Governors State University Expansion on Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host their annual Summer Breakfast on Wednesday, July 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM at the home of Myrtle Martin, 225 Berry Street in Park Forest. Dr. Elaine Maimon, President of Governors State University, will speak to the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Grant of $100,000 to American Academy of Pediatrics in Elk Grove Village
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. On Thursday, July 11, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced a grant of $100,000 in capacity building assistance (CBA) to the American Academy of Pediatrics, headquartered in Elk Grove Village. The Department of Health and Human Services grant will go towards improving public health delivery. “I am encouraged[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin, Quigley Honor 1963 Loyola Men’s Basketball Team
Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Only Illinois Division I Team to Win NCAA Championship, First to Start Four African-American Players WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-5) yesterday honored the 1963 Loyola University Chicago Ramblers with a resolution[Read More…]
