CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding the Walgreens Company’s decision to remain headquartered in the United States. “I commend the Walgreens Corporation for their decision to stay and continue growing in the United States of America, right here in Illinois. “As part of our[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel, Partners Announce Anti-Violence Initiatives Generated By Community Process
CPD Expanding Partnership with State Police on Fugitive Apprehension Team CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined by leaders from City government, faith groups and community organizations today to reconvene a private meeting first held on July 21 at Police Headquarters to discuss joint efforts to combat gun violence[Read More…]
New Art Exhibition on Display at South Suburban College Beginning August 18
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition titled Welcome to Earth to open the college’s fall semester exhibits. Welcome to Earth is a select body of ceramic sculptures from Chicago based artist Matthew Groves that will[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Valence Health to Expand in Illinois
Chicago Company Will Create 500 New Jobs by 2019 CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that Valence Health is significantly expanding their business in Illinois and will create 500 jobs in Chicago over the next five years. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Rahm’s Readers Early Literacy Component Far Exceeds Goal of 100,000 Books Read By Chicago Families
Rahm’s Readers for the First Time Ever Introduced An Early Literacy Component For Early Readers Ages 0-5 Years; Sparks Partnership with Illinois Chapter of Reach Out and Read Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Library Commissioner Brian Bannon, CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital Patrick Magoon, and Dr. Mariana[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, DSS Announce ‘Pitch In Chicago’ Community Clean Up
Chicagoans Invited to ‘Pitch In’ on August 23 to Clean Neighborhoods in Preparation for School Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) Commissioner Charles Williams today announced a citywide community day of service called “Pitch In Chicago.” Residents are invited to participate in[Read More…]
Utah Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Marriage Case
New York –(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2014. Utah’s attorney general today filed an appeal asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the marriage case Kitchen v. Herbert. This is the first time a case about marriage for same-sex couples has been appealed to the Supreme Court since last year’s landmark ruling. Marc Solomon,[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner Exposed for Repeatedly Threatening Government Shutdown
Billionaire GOP candidate seems unconcerned with disruption of essential public services and indicates he’s willing to eliminate over 77,000 middle class jobs Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2014. Yesterday news outlets, including CNN and the International Business Times, reported on GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s speech in which he threatened to[Read More…]
Villages of Park Forest & Richton Park to Host Wine and Chocolate Tasting on Friday, August 8
Over 500 People Attended Last Year — This Year Promises to Be Bigger and Better Park Forest–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. The Village of Park Forest, in collaboration with the Village of Richton Park, will host an outdoor Wine and Chocolate Tasting event on Friday, August 8, from 7 – 10 p.m.[Read More…]
GOP Strategist Margaret Hoover Headlines Marriage Tour Through Iowa
Hawkeye State part of $1 million initiative ahead of 2016 Republican Convention New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry is embarking on a three-city tour of Iowa tomorrow making the case that removing anti-gay language from the national Republican Party platform is both good politics and the[Read More…]
