CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly, Alderman Toni Foulkes and Alderman Raymond Lopez joined kids enrolled in summer day camps at Lindblom Park in Englewood to cut the ribbon on the park’s recently completed track and field. Additionally, the Mayor and[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Appoints Olga Camargo to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board, Juan Linares to Plan Commission
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today appointed Olga Camargo, a respected financial executive, to The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board – which oversees McCormick Place and Navy Pier. Camargo, who currently serves on the Chicago Plan Commission, replaces Frank M. Clark who is stepping down from the Board[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015 Photos, Action Session Materials Now Available for 2015 National Legislative Conference If you missed last week’s National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, or if you want to see more about it, visit the Alliance online! You can access photos from the event as well as the[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, Cook County Leaders Discuss Capture of 461 Fugitives Throughout Illinois Using Federal Funding
U.S. Marshals-Led Operation Violence Reduction7 Captured 461 Fugitives, Gang Members, Sex Offenders and Violent Criminals Throughout Illinois; Kirk, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation that Makes Gun Trafficking a Federal Offense CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez today highlighted the recent arrests of 461 fugitives, gang members,[Read More…]
Local Student Samuel Y Girmai-Jones Receives National Honor
Rich East High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2015. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced student Samuel Y Girmai-Jones from Park Forest, IL, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed[Read More…]
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Statement on the Every Child Achieves Act Vote
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren released the following statement today: “The first version of ESEA was a landmark Civil Rights law. In the 1960s, the American people, through the federal government, committed to improving educational opportunity for children living in poverty, children of color, children with[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Kraft Heinz Locating in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015 “Kraft Heinz has made a long term commitment to the City of Chicago, bringing new jobs and more economic opportunities to the city with its decision to relocate its co-headquarter location here. Kraft started in Chicago and I could not be more pleased that the company is[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Leadership Changes at Chicago Public Schools; Names Forrest Claypool as Next Chief Executive Officer
Janice Jackson named new Chief Education Officer, Frank Clark named new President of Chicago Board of Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. Announcing a new leadership team at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel named Forrest Claypool as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPS. Additionally, Janice K. Jackson[Read More…]
Prairie State College and Franciscan St. James Health Celebrate 50 Years of Partnership
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. This year, Prairie State College (PSC) celebrates 50 years of partnership with Franciscan St. James Health. That partnership recently was recognized during the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Awards, where Franciscan St. James Health (St. James) was nominated by PSC President Dr. Terri Winfree for the[Read More…]
Three New Officers Join Prairie State College Police Department
Prairie State College (PSC) Police Chief John P. Murphy, Sr. (left), and President Dr. Terri L. Winfree (right) congratulate newly sworn in officers to the PSC Police Department (from second from left) Gilbert Vargas, Jr., Brian C. Smith, and Brittney D. Jackson. CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC)[Read More…]
