CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2013. Students from Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate won the 2013 Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation (HEEF) Midwest Real Estate Challenge, which took place on April 6 at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago. Seven other schools competed in this third Eisenberg Challenge[Read More…]
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Project Soapbox Forum Helps Chicago Middle Schoolers Find Their Voice
Chicago middle schoolers work on a root cause analysis of a speech topic. Photo by Jasmine Armand CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2013. Fourteen-year-old South Shore resident Shakira Nunnally knows gun violence firsthand. She has lost five close friends and saw eight teens gunned down while walking home from the store with her[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Calls for Equality in the Workplace on Equal Pay Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth released the following statement on Equal Pay Day: Equal Pay Day is an opportunity for all Americans to speak out against the pay inequity that exists in our country. The fact that women only make $.77 on the dollar nationally not only hurts[Read More…]
Chicago’s Project Coordination Office Enters Second Construction Season in Partnership with Utilities
City Saved and Reinvested $10 Million in 2012 After Mayor Emanuel Directed Reform Aimed at Eliminating Duplicative Work; Plans for More Savings in 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2013. Mayor Emanuel announced yesterday that the City of Chicago’s Project Coordination Office (PCO) will enter a second construction season with the purpose of[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood, Women’s Health Advocates Submit Nearly 350,000 Comments in Support of ACA Birth Control Benefit
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards announced today’s submission of nearly 350,000 comments to the Department of Health and Human Services in support of the Affordable Care Act’s birth control benefit generated by a coalition of women’s health and advocacy groups including Planned Parenthood Federation[Read More…]
Meet Taylor Gunby, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Taylor Gunby. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- Meet Rich East High School Stellar Student Taylor Gunby, a lifelong resident of Park Forest, each and every 17 years of her young life, currently a senior at Rich East. She currently ranks 8th in the Rich East class[Read More…]
The Walk-Ins to Fire-up Things Up at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event
The Walk-Ins to fire-up Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event with their high energy live show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) High Energy Performers Value the Mission of Sertoma Centre, Inc. Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Walk-Ins will perform their eclectic mix of Motown, classic rock, hits from the 80’s and more at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Agreements to Strengthen Partnership, Investment Between Illinois and Mexico
Partnerships Reflect Joint Commitment to Boost Water Infrastructure, Agriculture and Trade CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today followed up his international trade mission to Mexico by announcing major steps to build upon Illinois’ role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. Today’s announcement comes as part of Governor[Read More…]
Registration is Now Open for One Summer Chicago 2013
Mayor Emanuel and County Board President Preckwinkle Announce an Increase in Summer Opportunities for Chicago’s Youth; 18,000 Summer Jobs and 190,000 Activities to Benefit and Keep Chicago Youth Safe and Learning This Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that more[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Awarded $115 Million Grant for Health Insurance Marketplace
Federal Funding Will Pay for Outreach Activities and Consumer Assistance During Push to Enroll the Uninsured Starting Oct.1 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that Illinois has been awarded a $115.8 million federal grant under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund the development of the Illinois Health[Read More…]
