WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded $322,233 in grants to fire departments and municipalities throughout Illinois. This funding will help support and improve the capability of the department[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Surprises Outstanding Teacher By Presenting Golden Apple Foundation Award
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. This morning, Mayor Emanuel surprised Elizabeth Copper, a teacher at Lindblom Math & Science Academy, by presenting her with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. Copper was nominated for the award along with 510 other teachers from across Illinois and is one of only 10[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Lineup
Entirely Free Festival Opens at Chicago Cultural Center; Then Moves to Its New Home on Four Stages in Millennium Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday announced the lineup for the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival as it celebrates a milestone in its new home of Millennium Park[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Honors DuSable High School as a Community Cornerstone, Presents Landmark Plaque to School Alumni and Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd)
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel bestowed an official City of Chicago Landmark plaque to DuSable High School today, citing the Bronzeville building’s long history of community service while producing graduates that rose to the top of their fields in entertainment, music, publishing, athletics, and other professional endeavors. “DuSable alumni[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls on General Assembly to Pass Vital Gaming Legislation
Mayor Renews Vow to Direct All Casino Revenue to School Construction and Modernization CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called on the Illinois General Assembly to pass vital gaming legislation introduced today. He also renewed his vow to direct any and all revenue that is generated by a potential casino[Read More…]
IDOT, Law Enforcement and Safety Advocates Launch Motorcycle Awareness Campaigns
Governor Quinn Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month; Seeks to Lower Fatalities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. For the 30th year, May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois as part of a statewide campaign to reduce motorcycle crash fatalities and injuries. Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois[Read More…]
Student Art Exhibition on Display at South Suburban College
“Pot Luck” Artists Reception to be Held May 8th SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban College Bi-annual Student Art Exhibition is currently on display in the fourth floor galleries at the college’s Main Campus. Students of the Art & Design program are displaying over 300 works of art[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair to be Held Friday, May 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. This event features more than 25 businesses, organizations and services that hold seniors as[Read More…]
Graduate’s Story Embedded in Early History of Roosevelt University
(Above photo of the Neal family includes, from left,: Amanda’s sister, Stephanie; Barbara Lee Neal, who is seated at center; Amanda’s parents Greg and Jane Neal; and Amanda Neal at far right). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. When 23-year-old Amanda Neal carries the banner for Chicago College of Performing Arts during Commencement[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Coal Exports Set Record in 2012, Fuel Economic Growth
New Report Forecasts More Gains for Illinois Coal as Global Demand Rises SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today released a new report that forecasts continued major export growth for the Illinois coal industry due do the state’s large volumes of coal, competitive prices, and access to prime water and[Read More…]
