CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Thousands of people in the Prairie State College (PSC) district give generously of their time and talent to make the community a better place. To honor these individuals, PSC is accepting nominations for two community service awards, one to honor a community member and another to[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Hosts Naturalization Ceremony At the Harold Washington Library
100 Individuals from 33 Countries are Presented with Citizenship Certificates during the Fourth Naturalization Ceremony Hosted by the City of Chicago Photo Caption: Mayor Emanuel congratulates newly naturalized citizens representing 33 countries at the Harold Washington Library during National Library Week. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Hyman Announce Plans for the State of the Art Learning Facility in New Malcolm X College
Nearly 1,000 Construction Jobs Will Be Created Through 2016 Photo Credit: Alonzo Rhoden, Malcolm X College CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Cheryl Hyman yesterday announced plans for the new Malcolm X College campus, a modern learning facility that will ensure Chicago’s students[Read More…]
Statement from Senator Kirk on the Senate Vote on Public Safety & Second Amendment Rights Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement yesterday regarding the Senate vote on the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act: “I am disappointed that the Senate could not come together to support a bipartisan proposal that would reduce gun violence and[Read More…]
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on the Senate Defeat of the Background Check Amendment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement following the failure of the Senate to break a filibuster on a bill to require background checks for gun purchasers by a vote of 54 to 46: “Today is not the end of the debate to protect our[Read More…]
Movie Review: 42
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski When I learned that the famed 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” was not (as we are given the impression in the play based on that trial, Inherit the Wind) based on the struggles of one man against the System, I must admit that I[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on Gun Background Check Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement today in reaction to the United States Senate’s failure to pass the gun background check amendment : “I am extremely disappointed that the Senate failed to pass the background check amendment. When will enough be enough? How many[Read More…]
Illinois House Approves Medical Marijuana Measure, April 17, 2013
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2013. Today, the Illinois House on a 61 – 57 vote, approved a medical marijuana measure. The bill has been sent to the Senate for further action. The Senate previously passed a similar measure. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie) sets ups a four-year pilot program[Read More…]
Storms Delay Hundreds of Flights in Chicago
State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports thunderstorms are rolling across the Midwest and may have the potential to be severe. Conditions are prime for tornadoes and dangerously large hail. Areas of flooding are being reported in Kentucky and thunderstorms hitting Chicago are causing flights to and from the city’s airports to be canceled.[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Unveils Exhibit Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Mayor Emanuel joined by Barbara Steiner and David Figman at the unveiling of the 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising exhibit. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled City Hall’s historical photo exhibit paying tribute to the 70th Anniversary of[Read More…]
