Yesterday at 7pm, thousands marched from La Salle and Jackson to The Horse (Michigan and Congress) to occupy a place to peacefully assembly and protest. Police arrested about 128 for staying past parking close hours. Pictures of arrests, click on the picture below. Click for more pictures Source: www.occupychi.org
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Occupy Chicago: Free Speech Does Not Stop at 11pm – The Occupation Will Continue!
City of Chicago Refuses to Grant Occupiers First Amendment Rights CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2011. Yesterday, thousands marched from the Federal Reserve to Michigan and Congress, where organizers attempted, for a second time, to build a new home for Occupy Chicago, exercising their First Amendment right to peaceably assemble, and petitioning the[Read More…]
Marian Spartans (4-5) top Bloom for Coach Dave Mattio’s 250th Career Victory
Marian Coach Dave Mattio earned his 250th victory Friday with a 21-13 nonconference decision over visiting Bloom Township. (SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Visiting Bloom Township held a first-half 7-0 lead and Marian’s Spartan Stadium was lifeless, both on the field and in the stands on Friday. The Spartans needed something[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Determined to Secure Home Base in Grant Park
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011. This Saturday, October 22nd, on the 29th day of the occupation of Chicago’s financial district, Occupy Chicago says they will move into their new home base at The Bowman statue in Grant Park. A march beginning at 7:00pm, at Jackson and LaSalle, will head to Michigan and[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Extend Impact Aid Funding Formula For Schools Serving The Great Lakes Naval Base
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today announced that the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has approved a bill that will extend the practice of allowing the five public schools serving the Great Lakes Naval Training Base to pool their students[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Mayor Emanuel Announce Historic Agreements to Preserve McCormick Place Reforms
Labor Agreements Solidify Chicago’s Position as Most Customer-Friendly Convention and Trade Show Venue in the Country CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced agreements with two McCormick Place labor groups that will preserve Chicago’s status as the country’s premier convention destination. These agreements, forged[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, October 21, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011. Coyle: Let Us Make Sure this 3.6% Raise is not the Last Social Security COLA Ever Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% increase in benefits next year, their first raise since 2009, federal government officials announced on Wednesday. Alliance Executive Director Edward F. Coyle[Read More…]
Park Forest Military Recognition Event to be Held November 7
Army Veteran Carl Dalke at May’s Memorial Day ceremony in DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2011. The Village of Park Forest, long known as the original ‘GI Town’ has not forgotten its heritage. Each year around the Veteran’s Holiday, the Village hosts a Military Recognition[Read More…]
Illinois Enters Race to the Top Competition for New $70 Million Grant
Funding Would Boost Early Childhood Services Statewide and Ensure Better Coordination and Excellence SPRINGFIELD – October 20, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that Illinois submitted an application to the federal “Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund,” which is worth $70 million in early childhood education funding and[Read More…]
Durbin: Over 2 Million Illinois Social Security Recipients Will See Relief in 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday commended the announcement by the Social Security Administration that a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be issued in 2012. For over two million Illinois residents who receive Social Security, their average benefit will grow by $516. Social Security beneficiaries haven’t[Read More…]
