CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013 – 10 a.m. Sixty-five students and five parents are assembled inside the hallway of Williams Elementary School and Williams Middle School at 2710 S Dearborn to protest the Chicago Public Schools proposal to close Williams Elem and Williams Middle School with students to be transferred to Drake[Read More…]
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With Rhode Island, 50 Million Americans Will Now Live in Marriage Equality States
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Rhode Island state House passed marriage equality legislation, putting the Ocean State on track to become the tenth state in America where gay and lesbian couples can legally marry. The legislation, which passed with bipartisan support, will be signed into law by Gov. Lincoln Chafee later[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on Illinois House’s Passage of Historic and Comprehensive Pension Reform, May 2, 2013
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding today’s vote by the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a historic and comprehensive pension reform that will stabilize the pension systems, eliminate the unfunded liability, and preserve the pensions of hard-working state employees and teachers. More than a[Read More…]
Recyclable Caps and Gowns Further Roosevelt University’s Green Mission
(Pictured above, left, Cherise Johsnon, (BS, ’13) wears the new undergraduate cap and gown. At right, Natalie Henry (MPA, ’13) shows off the cap and gown for master’s degree candidates). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. Graduation at Roosevelt University is getting a new look thanks to Roosevelt University Registrar Sheila Coffin and[Read More…]
DePaul’s College of Education Celebrates 50 Years of Shaping Educators
Paul Zionts, dean, College of Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. When DePaul’s College of Education began 50 years ago, it only offered one degree — in elementary education. Today the college prepares counselors, special education teachers, principals and education policymakers for jobs in today’s academic world through its six undergraduate[Read More…]
Bulldogs Baseball & Basketball Camps Coming to South Suburban College in June
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 2, 2013. The South Suburban College Baseball and Basketball Programs are accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The 2013 Bulldog Baseball Camp will take place from Monday, June 17th through Thursday, June 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Bulldog Stadium. The camp is[Read More…]
Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation Adds Five Painters to Graffiti Removal Program; Increases Productivity by Nearly 20 Percent
Crews complete more than 7,400 more graffiti removal jobs in first four months of 2013; reduce average weekly service request backlog by 21 percent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. As outlined in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2013 budget, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) has added five painters to its Graffiti[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel Concerning the Illinois State Senate’s Bipartisan Support for Comprehensive Gaming Legislation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. I applaud the Illinois Senate for taking action on the gaming bill by passing the bipartisan bill today. Specifically I want to thank Senator Terry Link and Senate President John Cullerton for working to strengthen the bill. This important legislation will provide needed resources to Chicago[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Penny Pritzker as Commerce Secretary
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after President Obama nominated Penny Pritzker as his next Commerce Secretary: “In the world of business Penny Pritzker has broken through the glass ceiling with her extraordinary intelligence and business acumen. I believe Penny will bring[Read More…]
Durbin and Kelly Announce a More Than $123,000 Investment in Lansing First-Responder Capabilities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $123,287 investment in the Lansing Fire Department in Lansing, Illinois. This funding will help support[Read More…]
