Mayor Additionally Announces Chicago Broadband Initiative as Technology Sector Continues to Grow and Extend Leadership in United States CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that more than 20 leading technology companies in Chicago have committed to create more than 2,000 jobs, collectively, in Chicago by 2015. “These companies[Read More…]
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Health Care Law Increases Number of Mental and Behavioral Health Providers
Affordable Care Act grants also help military personnel, veterans and families Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a new program, made possible by the Affordable Care Act, which will boost the number of social workers and psychologists who work with Americans in[Read More…]
Durbin to the American Bankers Association: ‘A Defeat Is Not the Same as a Mistake’
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to Frank Keating, President and CEO of the American Bankers Association (ABA), today to set the record straight about swipe fee reform. The letter was in response to a missive the ABA sent to congressional leaders last[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Iran Sanctions Designations
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) released the following statement in response to the Department of Treasury’s determination regarding the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC), as required by the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (ITRSHRA).[Read More…]
GSU Students Present Film and Discussion on Life after Prison
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree program are hosting a special program to encourage discussion and understanding of the adjustment problems facing women after incarceration. The program begins at 6 p.m., on October 17 with the screening of “Throwaways,” a documentary film made[Read More…]
Lyric Opera Preview on September 30 Celebrates Great Music at Governors State University Center for the Performing Arts
Rose Guccione. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the third consecutive year, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts begins its popular “Opera Up Close” series with a celebrated quartet of singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Lyric Opera Preview returns to the Center for Performing Arts stage[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Women’s Access to Justice High-Level Lunch Event at the United Nations, Sept. 24, 2012
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. It is an honor to take part in today’s forum, and to be joined by so many distinguished Heads of State and Government, honorable ministers, diplomats, and civic leaders. I’d like to thank Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for convening this critical discussion. And I[Read More…]
Lyric Opera Preview on September 30 Celebrates Great Music at Governors State University Center for the Performing Arts
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012—For the third consecutive year, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts begins its popular “Opera Up Close” series with a celebrated quartet of singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Lyric Opera Preview returns to the Center for Performing Arts stage for one performance[Read More…]
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Linzey Jones to Receive Southland College Prep Award
RICHTON PARK, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012— Hon. Linzey D. Jones, judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, will receive Southland College Prep Charter High School’s first annual Award of Excellence at the school’s Gala Benefit Saturday, September 29, 2012 in the institution’s Commons at 4601 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park. [Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 24, 2012
2012 Good Egg Award Winners Thomas Mick, Cindy Beringer, Tammy McMahon, Al Joens and Jackie Smith. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library invites you to the Grand Opening celebration of its brand-new kids’ zone on Saturday, October 29 beginning at noon. The kids’ zone is[Read More…]
