Teacher supporting the effort says being gay is a choice and that gay people don’t have a purpose in life Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, is condemning the efforts of a small group in Indiana working to ban[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Announces that Chicago Tech Company bswift Will Boost Chicago Presence by Adding More than 100 Jobs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that bswift, a Chicago company offering software and services to streamline HR and benefits administration for thousands of employers and millions of consumers, will boost its Chicago presence by adding more than 100 jobs to its Chicago workforce over the next three[Read More…]
Statement from Senator Mark Kirk on Meeting with Families Affected by Gun Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released a statement after meeting with families affected by gun violence: “Today, I sat down with Illinois families who lost loved ones due to senseless gun violence. I asked Cleopatra Pendleton, mother of 15-year-old Hadiya who was shot and[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
CHICAGO–(ENWESPF)–February 13, 2013. Last night, Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “President Obama laid out an inspiring agenda that will make America a magnet for jobs and drive economic growth for the next generation. “As the President made clear tonight,[Read More…]
The Drama Group’s ‘Superior Donuts’ Opens February 15
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the comedy-drama ‘Superior Donut’s directed by Cathie Drakulich. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on February 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 7:30pm and February 17th and 24th at 2pm. The Studio Theatre is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Endorses Robin Kelly
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, was endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at a press conference this morning. “I’m endorsing Robin because Congress needs someone who is going to fight for strong gun violence prevention laws, and Robin Kelly is that candidate. Robin has the[Read More…]
HHS Partners With Illinois on Health Insurance Marketplace
Affordable health coverage to be available to Illinoisans in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. During a visit with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to the Erie Health Center in Chicago today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that Illinois has been conditionally approved to operate a State Partnership Marketplace[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk released the following statement today on President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “I share the President’s optimism that America’s brightest days are ahead of us. His willingness to improve economic stability should start with bipartisan proposals, like the shared pain of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Federal $12 Million HUD Award to Advance Supportive Housing Efforts in Illinois
Federal Award Will Help People with Disabilities Access Affordable Rental Housing in Communities Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to announce an $11.98 million award that will strengthen Illinois’ efforts to allow people[Read More…]
Nursing Professor Tina Parks Awarded Tenure at Prairie State College
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) recently announced that Assistant Professor Tina Parks met the college’s expectations for tenure, including commitment to student success, collaboration with her peers, and dedication to the college’s mission and core values. The announcement was made at the January Board of[Read More…]
