CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Luis Gutiérrez and Mike Quigley sent Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt a letter asking that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac not sell foreclosed properties in specific Chicago neighborhoods until a meeting is held to ensure continued access to affordable[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk Statement on the Passing of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne
CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement on the passing of former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne: “Jane Byrne, the first and only female mayor elected in Chicago, served a single-term as mayor but the changes and traditions she brought to the city will[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on the Death of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after learning of the death of Jane Byrne, the first female mayor of Chicago. “When Jane Byrne moved into Cabrini Green, she proved Chicago’s first woman mayor was unafraid to tackle the city’s toughest problems head[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on the Passing of Jane Byrne
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Jane Byrne, former Mayor of Chicago. Tough and bold. That was Jane Byrne. She took on the Chicago political machine in 1979 to become the city’s first female mayor. The fact that[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, City Officials Announce Enhancements to Snow Plow Tracker for Winter Season
Online tool now features improved design & additional features, including direction of plows CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. As Chicagoans prepare for the upcoming winter season, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) today announced enhancements to online tool to provide[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Hispanic Housing Development Corporation Break Ground on Cicero and George Elderly Affordable Housing for Seniors
Over 8,200 Affordable Housing Units Created, Preserved or Supported in 2014; Part of Mayor Emanuel’s 5-Year housing Plan to Create, Preserve, and Rehab 41,000 Housing Units Across the City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Ray Suarez and Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) today broke ground on[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Passing of Former Mayor Jane Byrne
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. “With the passing of Mayor Jane Byrne, the City of Chicago has lost a great trailblazer. Mayor Byrne was a Chicago icon who lived a remarkable life of service to our city. From signing the first ordinance to get handguns off of our streets, to bringing more[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Passing of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today made the following statement on the passing of former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne: “Jane Byrne leaves a legacy of tireless service to Chicago that will never be forgotten. “Her work on behalf of the city’s children and underserved communities has meant thousands[Read More…]
Governors State University Cuts the Ribbon on Renovated Library and CUBE
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Governors State University officially opened its newly renovated Library and Computer Connection Central – or CUBE. After nearly nine months of designing, bidding and building, and a construction investment of more than $2.5 million, the Library and CUBE are the newest star attractions on[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-Op Healthy Holidays Food Tasting on November 21 & 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. The South Suburban Food Co-Op, 208 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, will host a Healthy Holidays food tasting on Friday November 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The events are free and open to the[Read More…]
