Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced she has filed a petition for rehearing before the full U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in lawsuits challenging the Illinois laws that prevent the carrying of ready-to-use firearms in public. The Attorney General’s petition for a rehearing “en banc” is[Read More…]
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Together We Cope Benefits from Sertoma United Food Drive
Sertoma Self-Advocates Pay It Forward Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2013. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a social service agency serving individuals with disabilities which depends on the community for support. Those who provide financial support or donate their time often feel good about making a difference in the lives of others. Sertoma[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 957
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement commending the Illinois State House of Representatives for passing traffic safety legislation that will reduce the financial burden on all drivers: “I want to commend members of the Illinois House for their bipartisan passage of legislation that will help[Read More…]
Prairie State College Children’s Learning Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Children’s Learning Center located at the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. The[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Legislation Concerning Undocumented Driver’s Licenses
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013. “I applaud this morning’s vote by the House Transportation Committee and Chairman John D’Amico for his leadership and Rep. Edward Acevedo for his commitment to this issue. The Committee’s action today makes our City and State more welcoming to immigrants, while also making our roads safer by[Read More…]
Former Gay and Lesbian Service Members Subject to Discriminatory Policy to Receive Full Separation Pay
ACLU Challenged Policy that Cut Separation Pay in Half for Service Members Discharged for Their Sexual Orientation WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Former service members who are part of a class action lawsuit challenging a Defense Department policy that cuts in half the separation pay of those who have been honorably discharged[Read More…]
Robin Kelly Releases Web Video Targeting Gun Violence
RICHTON PARK –(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, released her first web video, entitled “Enough,” which highlights her commitment to ending the epidemic of gun violence ravaging Chicago and the Southland. Building upon her more than a decade of leadership fighting gun violence, Kelly made[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $2 Million in Neighborhood Park Investments with NATO Legacy Funds
Funds will Build New and Improve Existing Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds, Significantly Expand Circus in the Parks Program as Part of “Night Out in the Parks” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced that an additional $2 million in NATO Summit legacy funds will be invested in neighborhood parks[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches ‘Chicago Digital’ Website to Connect Public to City’s Digital Innovation Projects
Digital.CityofChicago.org is an online hub for data, tech and social media innovations from Mayor Emanuel’s Office; Public can connect to every City of Chicago official social media account, view multimedia, and discover web and smart phone applications built by Chicago developers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday launched Chicago[Read More…]
Growth of Health Care Spending Remains at Historic Low
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013,. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services Today, we got some very good news when the official numbers for health care spending were released. New statistics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that the overall growth in health spending was at[Read More…]
