Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks with Jimmy Akintonde, Chairman of the Chicago Builders Association. (Photo Credit: Brooke Collins, City of Chicago) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. This morning, Mayor Emanuel spoke to The Builders Association of the Chicagoland Area, highlighting continued efforts in making capital investments for Chicago’s infrastructure and economic future. “We[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Dow to Chicago
New downtown facility will be regional center for multiple businesses, regional conference center CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today welcomed The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) to their new downtown sales facility, located at 353 N Clark St. Dow’s arrival to Chicago is expected to bring hundreds of new[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools Announce Two New Wall-to-Wall IB Programmes at Taft High School and Lincoln Park High School
New Rigorous Programmes Are Part of Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Parents and Students to Access to High-Quality Education in their Neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced today that Taft High School and Lincoln Park High School will become the[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Holds Hearing on Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Hearing Focuses on the Overuse of School Discipline and Juvenile Court Referrals Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, held a hearing yesterday on the school-to-prison pipeline. The first-ever Congressional hearing on the[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Demolition of Rock Pinnacles Could Begin Next Week
At the request of Midwest Senators, Army Corps fast tracked process to keep water and goods moving on the Mississippi River WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today praised the news that a contract has been awarded for the demolition of rock pinnacles in the Mississippi River[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Reconvenes Non-Partisan Federal Judicial Review Commission
Panel Will Recommend Federal Judicial Candidates to Senator Kirk CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today reconvened his non-partisan, statewide Judicial Review Commission to recommend Federal District Court Judges for Illinois. Senator Kirk’s Commission is responsible for the extensive review of applications, interviewing applicants, and providing informed[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches New Video to Show Pension Squeeze Impact on Children
“Kids Don’t Have Lobbyists: Part I” is Latest Installment of Thanks in Advance Campaign CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. The impact of the pension squeeze on future generations of Illinois children is the focus of a new video posted today as part of Governor Quinn’s “Thanks in Advance” Internet campaign to educate[Read More…]
500 King College Prep Students Sit In Demanding Resignation of Principal
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012 – King College Prep students are sitting in demanding the principal resign. Students have occupied the gym and are refusing to go to classes until their demands are met. Students are outraged that the principal has fired quality staff and has imposed new rules that do not allow[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, College Students Discuss Impact of Pension Squeeze on Financial Aid for Higher Education
Higher Education, MAP Grant Funding at Risk without Immediate Pension Reform CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Illinois college students to discuss how inaction on pension reform is threatening Monetary Award Program (MAP) college scholarships and access to higher education in Illinois. One after one, the[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Orchard Drive to Return to Two Way Traffic Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village officials announced that Orchard Drive is expected to two way, north/south traffic, by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 12. Final reconstruction of Orchard Drive will happen during the beginning of the 2013 construction season.
