Creation of McCormick Place Entertainment District, Redevelopment of Navy Pier will Lift Chicago Visitor Industry to New Level, Create Ten Thousand Jobs, Foster Economic Growth, Revitalize Neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and Navy Pier today announced Elevate Chicago, an ambitious tourism and[Read More…]
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Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.3 Percent
April 2013 Shows Job Growth Over Year; Loss Over Month CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. The April unemployment rate fell to 9.3 percent from 9.5 percent in March, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). There were[Read More…]
Chicago Trade Show Represents World Of Opportunity For Illinois Food Companies
National Restaurant Association Show to bring food buyers from more than 100 countries to McCormick Place SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. The Illinois Department of Agriculture will have a bigger presence at the world’s largest food service industry trade show, giving more Illinois food companies an opportunity to meet thousands of[Read More…]
‘Music Time for Kids and Their Parents’ to be Held at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2013. ‘Music Time for Kids and Their Parents’ will begin on Saturday, June 1 at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Eight free introductory classes will be offered. ‘Music Time for Kids and Their Parents’ is a great way for preschoolers[Read More…]
Father Michael Pfleger to Speak at GSU on June 3
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013 – Governors State University begins its Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series with featured speaker Father Michael L. Pfleger on Monday, June 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in Center for Performing Arts, on the GSU campus. His presentation, “Leading a Community: Advocating for the Disenfranchised,” is[Read More…]
City of Chicago, MPEA to Partner With DePaul for Multipurpose Events Center
Includes construction of 10,000-seat events center to serve as the new home for the DePaul Blue Demons New hotel and events center from the east. (Rendering courtesy of Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans today for a large-scale tourism and economic development project[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $1 Million Investment in High-Quality Arts Education for All CPS Students
Investment Goes Directly Towards Implementing CPS’ First Ever Arts Education Plan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined yesterday by internationally-renowned cellist and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant Yo-Yo Ma to announce that the City is committing $1 million towards implementing the first Arts Education[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Kirk Announce Senate Approval of Their Legislation to Promote Public-Private Partnerships to Repair Locks and Dams
Legislation, included as part of the Senate Water Resources Development Act, would help clear $60 billion backlog in Army Corps projects WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) yesterday announced that their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve the nation’s water infrastructure through[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces Senate Approval of His Legislation to Improve Mississippi River Management and Extreme Weather Response
Legislation, included as part of the Senate Water Resources Development Act, authorizes a study of the entire Mississippi River Basin WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday announced that his legislation to bolster efforts to maintain commercial river traffic during droughts and floods was approved by the[Read More…]
ACLU Action Launches Campaign to Get Cam and Mitch Hitched on ‘Modern Family’
Supporters Want Marriage Equality on Top TV Comedy NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2013. ACLU Action, a new initiative of the American Civil Liberties Union, launched a campaign today urging “Modern Family’s” producers to script a wedding episode for popular gay characters Mitchell Pritchett and Cameron Tucker. The campaign comes as Americans[Read More…]
