Projects Will Modernize Infrastructure, Combat Damaging Floods and Create Jobs STICKNEY–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced investments to make significant clean water related improvements in Stickney and Burbank. The projects, totaling $134 million, will help curb water pollution and alleviate flooding while supporting hundreds of jobs. Today’s announcement[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Honors ‘Latinos Building Illinois’
Thompson Center Exhibit Showcases Trailblazers For Latino Heritage Month CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2014. Since the 1880s, Latinos have been building Illinois’ roads, railroads and water infrastructure. Governor Pat Quinn will showcase their accomplishments as part of 2014 Latino Heritage Month with a free exhibit, open from Monday, September 22 to Friday,[Read More…]
Former President of Brazil Delivers Distinguished Lecture at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. By: Erica Masini Addressing a full house of students, professors and consular representatives on Sept. 11, former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso issued a challenge during Roosevelt University’s 21st Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Lecture. He called for citizens to actively participate in the revitalization and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Bulls Open Advocate Center
New Training Center in the Near West Side Consolidates Team Operations in Chicago; Project is Part of More than $400 Million in Public and Private Investments in the Area CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Chicago Bulls, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., Advocate Health Care, Athletico Physical Therapy and[Read More…]
Chicago Named Most Popular Metro Area For Families To Move
United Van Lines Survey Revealed Most Moves Were for New Jobs or Corporate Transfers; 27 Companies Have Located New Headquarters in Chicago Since 2011 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that Chicago has been named the most popular metro area for U.S. families to move to, based on[Read More…]
Federal Judge Rules Arizona Must Respect Same-Sex Couple’s Marriage
New York—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Today a federal judge ruled that the state of Arizona must respect the marriage of military veterans Fred McQuire and George Martinez, for the purposes of being listed as married on a death certificate. McQuire and Martinez were together for 45 years and married in California[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts AWE Weekend October 25 and 26, 2014
(Graphic supplied) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholicis offering a unique learning opportunity for academically talented students in grades 5 through 8. In collaboration with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, the Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) program provides challenging, hands-on, in-depth exploration for those passionate about the subjects of (Materials Science[Read More…]
HHS Awards More Than $295 Million in Affordable Care Act Funds to Increase Access to Primary Care at Health Centers
Funding creates an estimated 4,750 new jobs; Helps newly insured access care Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today $295 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 1,195 health centers in every U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Education to Celebrate National Adult and Family Literacy Week September 22-26
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) will be celebrating National Adult and Family Literacy Week from September 22 through September 26. The week is in recognition of the growing need to address the needs of the adults who need assistance in learning the English language, working to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Senator Durbin, Governor Quinn, Congressman Quigley Announce Federal Funding For Twin Pedestrian Bridges Over Lake Shore Drive At 41st And 43rd Streets
New Bridges Will Better Connect South Side Bronzeville to the Lakefront CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Governor Pat Quinn and Congressman Mike Quigley today announced the long-planned twin lakefront pedestrian bridges at 41st and 43rd Streets will be built as the result of recently approved[Read More…]
