Peter Singer is a strategist and senior fellow at the New America Foundation and founder of NeoLuddite, a technology advisory firm. He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on changes in 21st century warfare. Singer will keynote DePaul University’s cyber-risk conference Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Peter Singer)[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Statement on Senate Committee Passage of Minimum Wage Legislation
CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the Illinois Senate Executive Committee’s passage of a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $10 per hour next year, then to $10.50 per hour in 2016 and $11 per hour in 2017: “In the November[Read More…]
‘The Philadelphia Story’ Opening December 4 at the Drama Group
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. The Drama Group is very pleased to be presenting Philip Barry’s classic sophisticated comedy THE PHILADELPHIA STORY based on the film of the same name starring, Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart; now directed by Mary Ellen Fawk and Costumes by Wayne Poulton. Performances will[Read More…]
Chicago Issues First Two Transportation Network Provider (Rideshare) Licenses to Sidecar and Lyft
City of Chicago Ordinance Regulates Surge Pricing and Establishes Common Sense Requirements for Background Checks, Training and Inspections CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced today that BACP has issued the first two Transportation Network Provider (TNP)[Read More…]
Community Leaders Condemn Efforts to Block Chicago From Raising Minimum Wage
Voters Protest Outside of Office of Illinois Restaurant Association Chicago, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2014. Today, community leaders in the Raise Chicago coalition held a press conference and protest outside of the offices of the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) in response to the news that IRA and other business lobbyists are[Read More…]
Mayoral Candidate Dr. Amara Enyia Says 2015 Budget Continues Disturbing Trend of Cutting Money From Under-served Communities
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2014. Mayoral Candidate Dr. Amara Enyia believes the City of Chicago budget is a reflection of priorities, but the current mayor’s priorities have hurt average Chicagoans. “Our budget priorities are inequitable and neighborhoods are bearing the brunt,” she said. The campaign research team conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Mayor’s 2015 budget, even[Read More…]
Rebound ‘Tuition-Free’ Program for Unemployed Residents Opens December 8th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2014. Registration for South Suburban College’s tuition-free educational program for unemployed residents–Rebound–will open again on Monday, December 8, 2014. Rebound classes are offered in 19 select academic areas offering short-term certificates or degrees leading to new, rewarding careers. Learn more about Rebound or begin the process[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on the Installation of Archbishop Blase Cupich
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the installation of Blase Cupich as archbishop of Chicago: “Archbishop Cupich is a strong advocate for social justice. Like Pope Francis, he has a servant’s heart. He understands that everyone, regardless of their walk of life, deserves respect and[Read More…]
Country Squire Foods to Hold Grand Opening Celebration on November 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2014. Country Squire Foods, 120 Orchard Drive, Park Forest, will hold a grand opening celebration on Monday November 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Ostenburg, Village Trustees and staff. Please join us as we celebrate[Read More…]
Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez: When Harry Truman Took Executive Action, ‘He Used His Pen and We Celebrate His Courage Today’
“Truman said the ‘Buck Stops Here’ and he was right then and he is just as right today about the current occupant of the White House.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2014. This morning during the 10 a.m. hour (ET), Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL-4) spoke on the floor of the[Read More…]
