Chicago Public Library’s Largest Book Giveaway Ever; One Million Free Books for Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Commissioner Brian Bannon today announced that Chicago Public Library will give away over one million books to children across the city during Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: Email Scammers Posing as Attorney General’s Office Representatives
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois business owners to a scam in which scammers send emails, or in some cases social media messages, posing as representatives of the Attorney General’s office in what is likely an attempt to con people into sending money or[Read More…]
‘Neutral Ground: Somewhere Between Black and White’ Exhibit Opens at Tall Grass Arts Association on June 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, in DownTown Park Forest, will feature the exhibit ‘Neutral Ground: Somewhere Between Black and White’ which opens on Friday, June 17. The exhibit will run through July 23. An opening night reception will be held on June 17[Read More…]
DePaul University President Stepping Down in Summer 2017
The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., will step down from his position as president of DePaul University in Chicago at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. After 13 years of leadership, Holtschneider will assume his tenured faculty position at DePaul, following a one-year sabbatical. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Father Pfleger in Launching New Youth Jobs Program to Employ 50 in the Auburn-Gresham Community
Pilot will help 50 disconnected youth gain support, mentorship and full-time employment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today, in partnership with Father Michael Pfleger and Saint Sabina Church, announced the launch of the Auburn-Gresham Pilot, a new program focused on the opportunity crisis facing men of color on the[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on McDonald’s Headquarters Moving to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016 “McDonald’s, welcome back to sweet home Chicago,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. “McDonald’s has identified the keys to success to today’s global market, talent, technology, and access to transportation networks, and they recognize these as Chicago’s strengths. I’m proud to welcome them to our dynamic city, and proud[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Students Accessing IB Coursework Graduate High School and Enroll In College at Higher Rate
District, home to nation’s largest network of IB programming, releases report detailing higher rates of high school graduation, college enrollment and persistence for those participating in IB coursework CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today released a new analysis revealing that students participating in International[Read More…]
Screening Strategy May Predict Lethal Prostate Cancer Later in Life
A study of U.S. men finds that mid-life prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels predict who will be more likely to develop lethal prostate cancer. Boston, MA—(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Prostate cancer screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has been shown to reduce death and the spread of prostate cancer to other parts[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Named to Iowa State University Spring Semester Dean’s List
AMES, Iowa—(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016 – More than 8,149 Iowa State University undergraduates have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2016 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale[Read More…]
Experts Sound Alarm: Wall Street Banks Set to Shakedown Illinois for $870 Million Unless Springfield Acts Fast
Mayor Emanuel Paid Out Hundreds of Millions to Wall Street Banks on Swap Deals that Torpedoed Chicago and CPS budgets, Governor Rauner Urged to Not Repeat Mistake with State Swaps CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. On Monday, the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee held a second subject matter[Read More…]
