CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding Standard & Poor’s action today. “Today’s action is no surprise. “Over and over again this summer, I made clear that if we do not act on pension reform, the state of Illinois would suffer the consequences. Now it has.[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces New Advanced Science Building at University of Illinois at Chicago
Project Expected to Create Nearly 300 Jobs and Boost Illinois Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. As part of his commitment to putting people back to work and fueling economic growth, Governor Quinn today announced the construction of the Advanced Chemical Technology Building (ACTB) at the University of Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on “Phase Two” of WIU Riverfront Campus
$42 Million in Capital Funding to Add New Classroom Building on the Moline Campus and Create Nearly 300 Construction Jobs MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas, Moline Mayor Don Welvaert, and several state and community leaders to break ground on[Read More…]
NEW VIDEO: Looming Automatic Spending Cuts Threaten Head Start
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. As children across the country head back to school this week, the Center for American Progress released a new video highlighting one way looming automatic cuts will impact future school children. With sequestration pending, funding for Head Start, a program of the Department of Health and[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel about Governor’s Veto of Casino Expansion Bill
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. “A Chicago casino would create thousands of crucial jobs for Chicagoans and provide resources that would be used to rehabilitate neighborhood schools. Chicago loses $20 million a month and countless jobs to casinos in Indiana. Those jobs should be here in Chicago, supporting the families of our[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Names Laura Gardner Volunteer Services Manager
Laura Gardner Will Lead the New Volunteer Program at Sertoma Centre, Inc. ALSIP–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. Sertoma Centre, Inc. Sertoma Centre, Inc. named Laura Gardner as their new Volunteer Services Manager. In her new role for the Alsip-based not-for-profit, Gardner is responsible for the planning, organizing and implementing all aspects of[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Names Regina Robinson, Special Events & Grants Manager
Regina Robinson Brings Expertise in Social Work, Writing and Events to Sertoma Centre. ALSIP–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. Sertoma Centre, Inc. August 2012, Sertoma Centre, Inc. recently named Regina Robinson as the Special Events and Grants Manager. In her role for the Alsip-based not-for-profit, she is responsible for the planning and execution[Read More…]
Chicago Sky Staff Puts Huth School Students Through Their Paces During Clinic
MATTESON, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012—Led by Julie Bielawski, Chicago Sky youth basketball coordinator, members of the WNBA team’s staff drilled 25 O. W. Huth Middle School students, ages 7- 14, on the game’s fundamentals during a recent clinic at the school. “We focus on helping students build on the basics—ball handling[Read More…]
Sticks and Stones: ‘That’s So Gay’ Negatively Affects Gay Students
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. People may believe words are not harmful, but the phrase “that’s so gay” can have negative consequences for gay, lesbian or bisexual students, a new University of Michigan study indicated. The phrase is often used by young people to describe something as stupid or undesirable.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel CTA and CPS Announce Free Fare Card Pilot Program
Pilot Program Grew Out of Idea Presented to Mayor By Chicago Youth Commission; Students at Five Different High Schools Will Participate In the Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Mayor Emanuel today announced a new Free Fare Card Pilot program for students in five Chicago public high schools. The Mayor was joined[Read More…]
