UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. A free workshop on Doing Business in Latin America will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Governors State University. Business and trade leaders from Brazil, Colombia and Panama will help you understand the opportunities and challenges in these markets[Read More…]
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Allied Health & Career Programs Open House Coming to South Suburban College on March 5
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. South Suburban College will be hosting an Allied Health & Career Programs Open House on Thursday, March 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Main Campus in South Holland. Instructors and students will be on hand to answer questions about[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk, Kelly Applaud President Obama’s Announcement That Pullman Historical District Will Become Part Of The National Park System
CHICAGO, IL —(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) today applauded President Obama’s announcement that a portion of Chicago’s Pullman Historic District will be designated as a National Monument, making it a unit of the National Park System. Durbin,[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders at University of Iowa to Propose Cutting College Tuition in Half
IOWA CITY, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), appearing tonight at the University of Iowa, will call for a fundamental change in national priorities so that college tuition at public universities and colleges is cut in half. His proposal calls for an $18 billion boost in federal[Read More…]
Nearly $8 Million Donated To National Park Foundation In Support Of Pullman National Monument
Donors Step Up to Provide Funding for Chicago’s First National Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015.Pullman National Monument, which is set to become Chicago’s first National Park Service site later today, already has nearly $8 million in support thanks to gifts received by the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Governor Rauner’s Budget
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner presented his budget proposal on Wednesday. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response: “Governor Rauner’s budget is an assault on our state’s middle class and those striving to get into it. He proposes balancing the budget on the backs of[Read More…]
Satirist George Saunders to Appear at DePaul University
Author to headline 24-hour public reading Author George Saunders will headline a 24-hour celebration of his work, hosted by the DePaul University Humanities Center June 2-3, 2105. (Photo by Chloe Aftel) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Bestselling author and humorist George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration of his work at[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, FTC & States Sue to Block Sysco-US Foods Merger
Lawsuit Alleges Proposed Merger Will Eliminate Competition Among Food Distributors & Lead to Higher Prices Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 10 other states, sought to block Sysco Corporation’s proposed $8.2 billion acquisition of its rival, the Rosemont-based US Foods[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Designation of Three New National Monuments
The above image is a detail from the mural designed and created by students of the American Academy of Art in 1996. Entitled “Visual Interpretations of Pullman,” and is found on the rear wall of the Pullman Visitor’s Center. Photo Credit: Pullman Visitor’s Center. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015 – 2:00 P.M.[Read More…]
Rich East Student Earns Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Sarah Abbott, a senior at Rich East High School in Park Forest, has earned a prestigious Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship award, and will attend Purdue University in the fall. She is enrolled as Management undecided and plans to concentrate in Information Systems. The scholarship is[Read More…]
