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Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth Announces Over $200,000 for Elgin Community College

Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016.  Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced $239,538 in federal funding for Elgin Community College under the U.S. Department of Education’s Talent Search Program. The Talent Search Program helps provide assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enable them to graduate from high school and continue their[Read More…]

IL State Rep. Hoffman: Significant Drop in Workers’ Comp Costs Shows Previous Reforms are Working

BELLEVILLE, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016.  Reforms to the workers’ compensation system passed in 2011 have contributed to a significant decrease in recommended insurance rates and should help Illinois employers reduce costs and compete with businesses in neighboring states said state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. Advisory rates released this week by[Read More…]

Governor Rauner and Illinois Lottery Seek New Management Partner

Signals transformation to ensure Lottery grows responsibly while providing better value for taxpayers CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2016.   Governor Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Lottery today announced the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new private management partner. The new private management partner will share the Lottery’s[Read More…]

Roosevelt University Alumna is New Head of Library of Congress

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2016.  Roosevelt University alumna Carla D. Hayden is the new head of the Library of Congress.  After being nominated by President Barack Obama, she was confirmed by the United States Senate in July 2016 and is serving a 10-year term. Hayden received a BA degree in political science[Read More…]

Artists and Scholars Convene at the University of Chicago to Address Equitable Neighborhood Development

The Policy Chorus reminded the audience that concepts of mindful city-building in the nine principles must ultimately be reflected in policies that govern urban development and everyday life. From left: Naomi Miller, Isis Ferguson, Cason Poole and Lori Berko. Photo by: Robert Kozloff CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2016  By Laurie Davis Ashley[Read More…]

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2016

Expanded Program Introduces 200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students to Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and One of Nation’s Premier Music Festivals CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the launch of ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2016, a three-day event from July 27-29 that brings together 200 of the[Read More…]

Congresswoman Kelly Statement on the Presidential Library in Jackson Park

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2016.  Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement regarding the decision to locate the Obama Presidential Center in historic Jackson Park, located within the Second Congressional District. “I’m thrilled that President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have selected Jackson Park as the site for the Presidential library[Read More…]

A Season of Southland Premieres and Fan Favorites at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts

Tickets are On Sale Now!* Evil and Good — Presented by Chicago Dance Crash University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2016.   GSU’s Center for Performing Arts’ 2016-17 season lineup brings a mix of fresh, fun, and nostalgic programs, showcasing fan favorites like blues prodigy Jamiah Rogers, and Chicago Southland premieres by[Read More…]

Whole Foods Market® Breaks Ground for New Midwest Distribution Center in Chicago’s Pullman Neighborhood

The new facility continues the Company’s commitment to Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.  Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Whole Foods Market today broke ground on a 150,000 square-foot Whole Foods Market Midwest distribution facility in the Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. Expected to open in early 2018,[Read More…]

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