SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2013. South Suburban College (SSC) will host an Open House for the Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program on Thursday, May 9th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the University & College Center (UCC) in Oak Forest, Room 5230. The SSC Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program is fully[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel to Announce Initial Plans for Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Industry Commercialization and Innovation Center
Center Would Allow Companies Across the Nation to Expand Their Connection to the Chicago Biotech Community and Access Chicago-Based Talent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce the initial plans for a center comprised of Chicago biotech and pharmaceutical startups, to galvanize the positive forces in the bioscience[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Tax Relief for Businesses and Families Impacted by Flooding
Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines Pushed to October 31, 2013 PEORIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois businesses and individuals who file monthly, quarterly or annual returns and have been impacted by the flooding will have until Oct. 31 to file tax returns that were due on[Read More…]
DePaul Powers Up Chicago’s Resurgent Video Game Industry
Nick Guida, game developer at Chicago-based Phosphor Games. (Photos by Jeff Carrion/DePaul University) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2013. Big changes in the video gaming landscape have given Chicago a new foothold in the industry. In the first decade of the 21st century, Chicago was a major player in game development.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CCC Chancellor Hyman Announce City Colleges Expect to Award Highest Number of Degrees in Over Two Decades
City Colleges Has Also Recorded Highest Credit Enrollment in Years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2013. On the same day that a delegation from World Bank arrived in Chicago to learn more about the City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) successful College to Careers program, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CCC Chancellor Cheryl Hyman announced[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Property Tax Relief Law
New Law Increases Senior Homestead Exemption, General Homestead Exemption CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will reduce property tax bills for seniors across Illinois. Senate Bill 1894 raises the senior homestead exemption from $4,000 to $5,000 – potentially saving seniors up to more than $200 annually.[Read More…]
Beware of Online Fundraising Scams and Hackers Trying to Exploit the Tragedy in Boston
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013. The outpouring of support and generosity of the American public in the aftermath of last Monday’s explosions in Boston speaks to both our compassion and resilience as a country. But unfortunately, as we’ve seen previously, high profile news stories and tragedies can also lead to a[Read More…]
Matthew Henson Parents, Stakeholders Launch Balloons in Show of Unity and Hope
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2013. Parents, teachers, students, community groups and neighborhood members will join forces in opposition against the Chicago Public School proposed closure of Matthew A. Henson Elementary school. The Unity Rally, located at 1326 S Avers and is supported by Chicago Teachers Union, Henson Local School Council members, west[Read More…]
Reward Posted: $4,000 for Petunia, Abused Dog
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Justice for Mama Petunia and It’s A Pittie Rescue are offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Petunia. Sunday March 24th Petunia was picked up as a stray by Park Forest[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professor Wins National Medal for Real Estate Scholarship
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013. John McDonald, professor of real estate in the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University and the Gerald W. Fogelson Distinguished Chair in Real Estate, was awarded the prestigious David Ricardo Medal by the American Real Estate Society (ARES) at its annual conference on April[Read More…]
