CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2015. Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board in the Browning-Ferris Industries case revised standards for determining joint-employer status. The Board found that Browning-Ferris Industries was a joint-employer of workers hired by a contractor to staff the company’s recycling center. The joint-employer designation gives workers stronger employment protections[Read More…]
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Duckworth, Schakowsky, Durbin Applaud FEMA Grant Award for Mount Prospect Fire Department
Mount Prospect, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Senator Dick Durbin applauded the Mount Prospect Fire Department for receiving a grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program totaling over $1.3 million dollars. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Welcomes The Ambassador Of The Republic Of India, Arun Kumar Singh To Chicago
Mayor Emanuel Welcomes to Chicago Arun Kumar Singh, Indian Ambassador to the United States. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today welcomed to Chicago the Indian Ambassador to the United States Arun Kumar Singh to Chicago. Mayor Emanuel and Ambassador Singh had[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Aug. 28, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2015. Republican Presidential Hopefuls Are Staying Silent Regarding Social Security Privatization but Still Favor “Reform” While still talking about the need to “save” Social Security by cutting benefits to retirees, this cycle’s crop of GOP Presidential candidates have been silent on whether they’d support a plan to[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Delivers Keynote at Matteson Business Association Breakfast
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2015. Congresswoman Kelly told more than 100 small business owners from the Matteson area that with the closing of Lincoln Mall and the decline of traditional malls everywhere, it is vital to adapt a new model of shopping that will appeal to younger generations of shoppers. “In today’s[Read More…]
‘Idol Structures’ Showcases Artwork Hidden in Plain Sight
DePaul Art Museum exhibit by Chicago artist Matt Siber opens Sept. 10 Artist Matt Siber’s “Lighted Shelter” is a model of a gas station shelter created with aluminum, Plexiglas and fluorescent lights. “Idol Structures” opens Sept. 10 at the DePaul Art Museum. (Image courtesy of the DePaul Art Museum) CHICAGO[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Discovery Of Original Paintings From 1893 World’s Fair
Three Japanese sliding door paintings were originally displayed in the Phoenix Pavilion CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly yesterday announced that three original Japanese sliding door paintings from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition were discovered in a Park District storage[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Gogo Open New Global Headquarters
Global Leader of Connected Aviation Adds More than 730 Jobs in Chicago; 111 North Canal Renamed The Gogo Building CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading provider of in-flight connectivity, today announced that Gogo has officially landed in the loop with the opening of the[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky on WLS-890AM’s Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2015. On Sunday, August 23, I was interviewed by Bill Cameron for his show, Connected to Chicago that airs on WLS-890AM. Topics included the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Clean Power Plan, O’Hare airport noise, the Rauner budget cuts, the Papal visit and 2016. Click here to listen to[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Three-Part Leadership Series Featuring Renowned Expert Lee Ann Piano
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2015. Leadership is an important factor for making an organization successful. In a competitive business environment, it is a requirement in order to achieve organizational goals. To do this, leaders must be able to provide inspiration, motivation and clear direction to their team. The Prairie State College (PSC)[Read More…]
