Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. U.S. Secretary of Education today issued the following statement on the Afterschool Alliance’s nationwide Lights on Afterschool celebration. “In today’s knowledge economy, America’s standard school day and year are simply too short to provide our students with the time and resources they need to earn a[Read More…]
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IDOT Hosts Hundreds of Students at Annual Career Day in Chicago
Popular Venue Attracts Area Students; Provides Unforgettable Day of Transportation Education, Workforce Development CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider today welcomed hundreds of area students to the agency’s annual Career Day conference in Chicago. The event began in 2008 to inform Illinois students[Read More…]
Illinois Adds 13,800 Jobs and Rate Falls to 8.8 Percent
Rate Drops for 10th time in 13 Months CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Illinois added +13,800 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell for the 10th time in the past 13 months to reach 8.8 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches $1 Billion Clean Water Initiative
U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Joins Governor on 40th Anniversary of Clean Water Act to Announce Major Water Infrastructure Overhaul CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, labor leaders, environmental activists and local government officials today to launch the[Read More…]
Sertoma Celebrates National Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week
Autism Support Specialists, Kim Knight and Lori O’Neil, were served coffee and biscotti by Director of Advancement and Communications, Amy Chmura during DSP Appreciation week. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Sertoma Centre celebrated National Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week September 9 – 15, by recognizing the 115 Direct Support[Read More…]
Video: Jon Stewart Interviews Director Eugene Jarecki on the Senselessness of American Drug Laws
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Director Eugene Jarecki discusses the senselessness of American drug laws and[Read More…]
Video: Back in Black – Lance Armstrong, Butt Chugging & Farm Animal Sex
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Lewis Black wonders why everyone isn’t doping, examines the "butt chugging" phenomenon, and finds the one honest man in America. (06:12). WARNING: Some material might be considered inappropriate. But it’s funny.
Low Gas Prices Found in Crete
Gas at Speedway, intersection of Western Ave. and Exchange. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest found gas at $3.68 per gallon at the Speedway in Crete, intersection of Western Avenue and W. Exchange Street (see the map below). Find lower gas prices? Let our readers know in comments below![Read More…]
Chicago Park District Receives National Accreditation for Excellence in Operation and Service
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2012. The Chicago Park District has been granted accreditation for standards of excellence in quality and efficiency by the national Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). CAPRA acknowledges that the Chicago Park District has fulfilled requirements exemplifying its commitment to serving its patrons, employees, volunteers[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Venture Capital Firm New Enterprise Associates Announce New Chicago Office
Longtime Chicago Investor Leads $35 Million Investment in Chicago-Based Braintree CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2012. New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA), a leading global venture capital firm, today announced with Mayor Rahm Emanuel that the company will establish an office in Chicago to serve its growing portfolio in the region. Currently, the firm has[Read More…]
