Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2014. Alliance Members Honor 79th Birthday of Social Security Our nation’s Social Security system celebrated its 79th anniversary on Thursday, and Alliance members commemorated the important event by throwing more than 30 birthday parties across the country with cake and balloons. Celebrations focused on the long term[Read More…]
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Saturday, August 16: Protesters Condemn Air & Water Show’s Glorification of Violence and Militarism
Say Guantanamo Injustice Tied to Torture Flights, Drone Killings CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. A coalition of more than 15 local peace and justice groups has held a vigil every week for the past year at Federal Plaza, dramatizing the fate of Guantanamo detainees. On Saturday, August 16, the Chicago Coalition to[Read More…]
Statement From Mayor Emanuel On The Continued Success Of The Jackie Robinson West All Stars
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. “Once again the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars continue to make Chicago proud. I was proud to join more than 600 of their fans this afternoon at Jackie Robinson Park to watch them begin their run towards history. While it is only the first round, they have already[Read More…]
‘Organic Foods Equal Healthy Families’ Presentation at South Suburban Food Co-op on Tuesday, August 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. ‘Organic Foods Equal Healthy Families’ will be the topic presented at the South Suburban Food Co-op, 208 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, on Tuesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Dr. Shannon Chidlow-Williams will lead the discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to try organic food —[Read More…]
Monday, August 18: Chicago Students Union to Hold Press Conference & March to CPS Headquarters for Elected School Board & Student-Prioritized Funding
Members of Chicago Students Union announce plans to take control of their education and future by meeting with CPS principals and board members, proposing city-wide CPS student feedback system, and partnering with Chicago Votes to register all eligible students. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. On Monday, August 18 the Chicago Students Union[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Yelp to Expand in Chicago
Company to Bring 300 Jobs to New Chicago Office; Attracting Innovative Technology Companies to Chicago is a Key Initiative of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Yelp Co-founder and CEO Jeremy Stoppelman today announced that Yelp has signed a lease for over[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Urges Illinois-Based Hospira Not To Turn Its Back On America To Dodge Taxes
Senator warns of another potential corporate inversion at U.S. taxpayer expense CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. In a letter to the CEO of Lake Forest, Illinois-based Hospira, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today urged the company not to turn its back on American taxpayers and consumers by taking advantage of a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois’ Unemployment Rate Drops to Near Six-Year Low
Visits Chicago Manufacturer to Announce State’s Unemployment Rate Dropped to 6.8 Percent in July with 11,200 Private Sector Jobs Added CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. As Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to its lowest point since August 2008, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Wheatland Tube, the largest pipe and conduit manufacturer in North[Read More…]
Cincinnati Mayor Urges 6th Circuit to Strike Down Marriage Ban
Mayor John Cranley one of 18 Ohio mayors who support marriage, 488 nationally New York –(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. On the heels of oral arguments in two Ohio marriage cases presented before the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals last week, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley today urged the appeals court to strike down the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon On Renovated William Jones College Prep
Nationally-Ranked High School Renovated to Nearly Double Student Enrollment by 2016 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools officials yesterday celebrated the renovation of the old William Jones College Preparatory building that will allow the nationally ranked high school to nearly double its enrollment a total of[Read More…]
