William A. Davis (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University has appointed William A. Davis, of Bolingbrook, as Interim Vice President of Development. Davis will be in charge of strategic oversight for philanthropic initiatives, as well as corporate and individual giving on behalf of the university. The appointment became[Read More…]
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Request for Qualifications Responses Show Strong Interest in Potential Midway Lease Deal
RFQ Submission Process Closed Today at 4 pm; 16 Responses Received, Showing Strong Interest CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The City of Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lois Scott announced today that the City of Chicago’s “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for the Midway Lease process, which closed Friday at 4:00 pm, has[Read More…]
Readout of Senator Kirk’s Meeting with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today met with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew to discuss his nomination. Sen. Kirk and Secretary-designate Lew held a positive discussion on a range of issues with a particular focus on Iran sanctions. “While I have serious concerns about the administration’s plan[Read More…]
2nd Annual One Earth Film Festival Will Be Held March 1-3
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The One Earth Film Festival, organized by Green Community Connections, will present more that two dozen compelling sustainability-focused film programs at venues throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, March 1-3. Each film screening will be followed by thought-provoking audience discussion creating opportunities for[Read More…]
Orbert Davis, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Bring ‘Music from DuSable to Obama’ to GSU Center for Performing Arts March 10
Orbert Davis (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Orbert Davis’ monumental score, “Music from DuSable to Obama,” will be presented in concert at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for one performance only, on Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m. Trumpet virtuoso Davis will lead the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble[Read More…]
Protesters Arrested at U of C Hospital During Sit-in for Trauma Appear in Court
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2013. A month after a peaceful sit-in demanding trauma care was violently repressed by the University of Chicago Police Department, three of the four people arrested at the demonstration will appear in court. They will be joined at a press conference beforehand by neighborhood youth and community member[Read More…]
Cook County: February 26, 2013 Primary Election Information
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds voters who are eligible to vote in the primary election that today, February 26, is Election Day. The Clerk’s office mailed an election notice to 382,466 registered voters who live in jurisdictions with primary contests. If you are unsure if you are eligible to[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Loss of Justice Mary Ann McMorrow
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. “As the City of Chicago mourns the loss of Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, we join the State of Illinois and the entire country in celebrating her lifetime of service and accomplishment. As the first female justice and chief justice of our State’s Supreme Court, Justice McMorrow was[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Full-Day Kindergarten for All CPS Students
Investment Ensures All 30,700 CPS Kindergarten Students Have Full, High-Quality Start To Their Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced that for the first time, every CPS school will offer full-day kindergarten starting next school year. Mayor Emanuel and CPS[Read More…]
‘Energy Efficiency In Manufacturing’ MET DEMAND™ Three Course Series Begins March 6 at Prairie State College
Space is limited. Registration required by Wednesday, February 27 CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2013. Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, is hosting a three course series of energy demand reduction trainings – FREE of charge. Courses being offered are: Course 1: Effective Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices Begins[Read More…]
