NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and the League of Women Voters of the United States filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court today, urging the Court to uphold the University of Texas at Austin’s admissions policies, including the university’s[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel and President Claypool Announce 16 Consecutive Months of CTA Ridership Growth
Announcement Made at Newly Rehabilitated Morse Red Line Station CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced today that ridership on the Chicago Transit Authority continued its upward trend in the first six months of 2012—with June marking the 16th consecutive month of ridership increases. The announcement[Read More…]
Illinois Employment Data Available by Legislative District
New Service Compares Districts, Improves Planning CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Economic data previously available only at the statewide level now is broken out by Congressional and Illinois Legislative districts in an effort to assist local economic planners and decision makers, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. “We work[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Rights joins the Consul General of Mexico in Chicago during Labor Rights Week
IDHR Works with the Consulate to Promote Awareness of Workers’ Rights Under the Illinois Human Rights Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. For the fifth year in a row, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) is joining with the Consulate of Mexico in Chicago to celebrate the annual Labor Rights Week[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Violent Crimes Against Illinois Muslims
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday issued a statement regarding recent violent crimes committed against Illinois Muslim centers. “I am saddened to learn of two recent violent crimes against Illinois Muslims in Morton Grove and Lombard. We should all be able to agree that there is no place in[Read More…]
Monkey Mind Art Studio To Hold Fund Raising Garage Sale on August 17 and 18
Still time to donate items Frankfort, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2012. Monkey Mind Art Studio, 3 W. Nebraska Street, Frankfort, will be hosting its first Garage Sale to help raise money for its art school scholarships and art gallery on Friday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, August[Read More…]
Trial Set to Begin for Patients and Advocates Who Occupied One of 6 Mental Health Clinics Closed by Mayor Emanuel
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2012. On April 12, 2012, twenty-three mental health patients, nurses, therapists, caregivers and advocates were arrested at a sit-in at the Woodlawn Community Mental Health clinic. After years of other tactics, the sit-it group and its thousands of supporters sought to stop the closure of the City’s clinics[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and School Leaders Join Students, Teachers, Principals and Parents to Kick-Off the First School Day for Chicago’s Schools
Mayor and CPS Leadership Visit 19 Schools Across Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. Today, Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leadership visited 19 schools across Chicago to join students, teachers, principals and parents in kicking-off the first full school day and full year for Chicago’s schools. “It’s a new year[Read More…]
City of Chicago and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announce Joint Task Force on Fraud Detection
Task Force to Help Identify and Recover Millions in Healthcare Fraud CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. The City of Chicago and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced today a joint task force on fraud detection and prevention, with the goal of potentially recovering millions of dollars in cost[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, United Airlines and U.S. Equities Announce United Will Move HQ to Willis Tower
United Airlines Will Shift Corporate HQ to Willis Tower; Extend Commitment to Downtown through 2028 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. Mayor Emanuel and U.S. Equities Realty announced today that United Airlines, the largest airline in the world, signed one of the largest office leases ever in the history of Chicago and extended[Read More…]
