Stands with frontline public safety workers, anti-violence advocates to emphasize the positive approaches that will be the priorities of the Garcia administration. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2015. Shootings and homicides have spiked dramatically in 2015 — and the responsibility for the devastation that this violence causes sits squarely on the shoulders[Read More…]
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Justice Department Files Brief to Address Health Care for Prisoners Suffering from Gender Dysphoria
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 3, 2015. The Department of Justice filed a statement of interest today in the Middle District of Georgia in Diamond v. Owens, et al. The plaintiff in that case, a transgender prisoner, alleges that the Georgia Department of Corrections failed to provide adequate care for her gender[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Celebrates Ribbon Cutting For Zirmed, City’s Newest Health Care Technology Firm
ZirMed Plans to Add More Than 200 Jobs in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that ZirMed®, the premier cloud-based enterprise financial and clinical performance solution for healthcare, is opening its first office in Chicago with initial plans to hire 200 or more advanced healthcare technologists. ZirMed[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Summer Park Program Online Registration to Begin April 13
Standard programs run the week of June 15 through the week of August 17, standard day camps run for six weeks from June 29 through August 7 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that online registration for summer programming begins on Monday, April[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Commitment From Chicago-Based Technology Companies To Add Nearly 1,000 Additional Jobs In 2015
Since 2011, Chicago Has Added More Than 15,000 Jobs in the Technology Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that more than a dozen of Chicago’s fast-growing technology companies have collectively committed to hiring nearly 1,000 new employees by the end of 2015. “The commitment by these companies[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 3, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015. Alliance Hosts White House Conference on Aging Retiree Forums in Phoenix, Seattle, and 6 Other Cities The White House Conference on Aging occurs every ten years to develop solutions to challenges that older Americans face. This year, the White House is holding a series of regional[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Framework for Nuclear Deal with Iran
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2015. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the announcement of the framework agreement for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon: “Today’s announcement of a framework for a comprehensive agreement between the United States, our allies, and Iran that will prevent Iran from obtaining a[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Safe Haven Expands To 120 Locations For 2015 Spring Break
Safe Have Program Provides Students with a Positive and Safe Environment During Spring Break CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett today announced an expansion of Safe Haven locations during spring break, April 6-10. This year’s Safe Haven program will provide students with[Read More…]
Comedy and Dysfunction: The Perfect Cocktail for Theatrical Genius in ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2015. A young woman trapped in the body of a 72-year old. And she’s the normal one in the family. While contending with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, and a criminal aunt, could there be love on the horizon? Patrons will want to find[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Iran Nuclear Talks
BERLIN—(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement regarding today’s announcement on international negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: I’m encouraged to hear that negotiators have agreed to a framework—a major step toward achieving a final deal. Our shared goal in the United States[Read More…]
