CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2015. 40th Ward Aldermanic challenger Dianne Daleiden demands that her opponent, Pat O’Connor, remove illegally posted yard signs that appeared on public land overnight in clear violation of city laws. “Section 10-8-325 of the Municipal Code is clear. Everyone knows it and certainly after 32 years in office,[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama and First Lady on the Passing of Ernie Banks
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2015. Michelle and I send our condolences to the family of Ernie Banks, and to every Chicagoan and baseball fan who loved him. Ernie came up through the Negro Leagues, making $7 a day. He became the first African-American to play for the Chicago Cubs, and the first[Read More…]
Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks Passes Away at the Age of 83
CHICAGO –January 23, 2015. The Chicago Cubs tonight are saddened to announce that Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, the greatest Cub in franchise history, has passed away at the age of 83. “Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be to the Chicago Cubs, the city of Chicago[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins United Center To Announce Construction Of New Office Building
Bulls, Blackhawks and United Center Staff Move will Make Room for Additional Fan Experiences at United Center; Project is Part of More than $400 Million in Public and Private Investments in the City’s Near West Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago Blackhawks[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Jan. 23, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Alliance Reacts to President Obama’s State of the Union Address President Obama gave his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, and in a statement, the Alliance voiced its approval of his remarks and ideas. In particular, the statement from Alliance Executive Director Richard Fiesta[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Freshman Biology Major Receives Scholarship Furthering Latinas in the Sciences
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Karen Martinez, a freshman biology major and first in her family to attend college at Roosevelt University, has been awarded a new, four-year scholarship that is intended to increase her chances of success in the sciences. A native of Chicago’s southwest Archer Heights community, Martinez has long[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Test for the Position of Police Officer, Jan. 23, 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. The Village of Park Forest, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, will be testing and establishing a two year eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST — January 20, 2015 – February 12, 2015 An optional[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Test for the Position of Firefighter/Paramedic
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. The Village of Park Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be testing and establishing a two year eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST — January 20, 2015 – February 12, 2015 An optional study[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces ‘Turnaround Team’
Stellar team to help turn Illinois around CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015. Following a presentation at the University of Chicago, where he laid out a number of structural issues facing Illinois, Governor Bruce Rauner today announced his Turnaround Team, a group of extremely talented individuals who have deep experience in management,[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces ‘Turnaround Team’
Stellar team to help turn Illinois around CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2015. Following a presentation at the University of Chicago, where he laid out a number of structural issues facing Illinois, Governor Bruce Rauner today announced his Turnaround Team, a group of extremely talented individuals who have deep experience in management,[Read More…]
