Partnership with Global Package Delivery Company and Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to Bring Hiring Fairs to Chicago Neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced UPS is looking to fill more than 3,800 part-time and seasonal jobs in the Chicago area to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. To[Read More…]
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Talk Show Host Ellen DeGeneres Goes Back to School
Ellen DeGeneres Source: ellentv.com NEA’s Substitute Educators Day poll names Ellen top pick Eskelsen García: We are recognizing the important role that public education plays in the future of our students WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016 – The people have cast their vote. This time, for their favorite celebrity substitute teacher.[Read More…]
Event Center at McCormick Square to be Named Wintrust Arena
In a 15-year sponsorship agreement, Wintrust Financial Corporation, DePaul University, and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority announced that the event center at McCormick Square will be called Wintrust Arena. (Image by Moody Nolan, courtesy of DePaul Athletics) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 20916. Wintrust Financial Corporation – Chicago’s leading community and[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Brief Outlines How Governors Can Act to Improve Early Learning Opportunities
Children race during the Smart Start rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 23, 2006. Source: AP/Karen Tam Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress outlines ways that governors can exercise their executive authority in order to improve early learning opportunities, with a[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Handmade Market Open Through December 17
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. Union Street Gallery’s Handmade Market is open through December 17. The Gallery is located at 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The Handmade Market features handmade items from Union Street Gallery’s Studio artists, Guild artists, and friends. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday list[Read More…]
Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country’s Largest States – Chicago Top in Volunteering among Largest Metropolitan Areas
2.4 Million Illinoisans Give $7.3 Billion in Service SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is commending the state’s more than 2.4 million volunteers who made a difference through volunteerism last year. The Chicago metropolitan area also had the highest volunteerism rate[Read More…]
Governors State University Student Groups to Host Fall Art and Food Market on November 21
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2016. Give a gift that gives back this holiday season by supporting student work! You can get a jump start on your holiday shopping at ArtForum’s Art Market and Food Market on November 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in GSU’s Hall of Governors. ArtForum is[Read More…]
Stranded by the State Premieres, New Video Series Chronicling Human Impact of Illinois’ Ongoing Budget Crisis
In These Times magazine and Kartemquin Films partner to release director Liz Kaar’s online video series illustrating the personal toll of the de-facto budget cuts in Illinois across a range of issues. The series also grapples with potential solutions to the ongoing crisis. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016. Today, In These Times[Read More…]
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University
Dr. Jill Biden NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2016 – Remarks as prepared for delivery Community colleges aren’t prestigious. The education isn’t high quality. They’re second rate — an option of last resort. We’ve all heard that. But that’s just wrong. You know it. I know it. And the millions of people[Read More…]
Rutgers Univ. Prof Taken in for Psych Evaluation by NYPD Because of Political Tweets
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2016 By Denise Oliver Velez Kevin Allred teaches gender studies at Rutgers University According to news reports, and tweets from Kevin Allred, who is a lecturer at Rutgers University, in New Jersey where he teaches gender studies, he was taken to Bellevue Hospital in New York City[Read More…]
