SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2013. Legislation designed to improve local government efficiency sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) passed through the House with broad bipartisan support this past Tuesday. The measure now advances to the Illinois Senate. “This legislation will help eliminate the harmful delays and fund sweeps that local[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus to host April 20 Open House and Spring Fling
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Roosevelt University will open its doors to prospective students and throw in a little spring-time fun for all in the community during an Open House and Spring Fling Carnival being held Saturday, April 20 at the Schaumburg Campus, 1400 N. Roosevelt Boulevard. The Open House will[Read More…]
DePaul Symposium to Examine Shifting World of Catholicism
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. As the global community gets to know its first pope from the Americas, DePaul University’s Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology will hold a symposium examining various aspects of a rapidly shifting Catholic Church and its relations with other faith communities around the world. The symposium,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $18 Million In Savings from Grid Garbage Transition
Efficient Grid System Now Implemented Citywide CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the City of Chicago will roll out the final phase of the grid garbage collection system to approximately 90,000 households on Chicago’s far south and southwest sides beginning April 15, 2013. As a result of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Present State’s Highest Award to Six with Quad-Cities Ties
Order of Lincoln Awards to be Presented April 13 in Rock Island ROCK ISLAND–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that he will present the state’s highest award to six individuals with strong ties to the Quad-Cities. The six are being awarded the Order of Lincoln for their achievements[Read More…]
‘Into Bhutan’ Exhibition Continues With Free Yoga at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present an exhibition and yoga class in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery that is open to the public at no charge. Nancy Frazier and Cecily Hunt have curated an exhibition entitled “Into Bhutan”[Read More…]
Bike and Hike Benefit for Thorn Creek Woods
Registration required by Thursday, May 9 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2013. On Saturday, May 11 from noon to 4 p.m., the ‘Bike and Hike Benefit for Thorn Creek Woods’ will take place. Ride your motorcycle or bicycle to Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, and savor homemade[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims ‘Innovation Day’ in Illinois
Brings Together Top Innovators to Drive Illinois Forward as National Hub for Research and Entrepreneurship SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today “Innovation Day” in Illinois while hosting an annual innovation forum at the Executive Mansion. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to foster innovation and drive[Read More…]
President Obama’s Federal Early Education Investment Can Help Close the Preschool-Access Gap
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013. The Center for American Progress today released a state-by-state analysis showing that far too many 3- and 4-year-olds do not participate in any kind of preschool program. The analysis demonstrates that President Barack Obama’s proposal to provide a significant federal investment for early education programs[Read More…]
Madigan, Attorneys General Urge Congress to Act on Immigration Reform
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan was joined by a bipartisan group of 34 other state and territorial attorneys general in urging U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and congressional leaders to pursue comprehensive federal immigration reform. In a joint letter, the attorneys[Read More…]
