CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. Illinois’ ongoing budget crisis has sparked severe problems in the state’s health and human services system — from public aid and food stamps to medical, mental health and disability services. Residents are pushing back by bringing personal testimony about the crisis directly to state legislators. Their goal:[Read More…]
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July 28 Community Meeting: Support Continues to Build for a Complete BAN of PETCOKE from Chicago
Community Residents, Teachers, Nurses Cite Public Health Emergency in Southeast Side of Chicago as KCBX Threatens to Sue City of Chicago if Exception to Already Watered Down Regulations Are Not Approved. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. Support is growing from labor, community, clergy, and environmental activists, to call for an immediate ban[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Additional Airport Noise Monitors Near O’Hare International Airport
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will work with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) to acquire and install eight additional permanent airport noise monitors in City neighborhoods and suburban communities near O’Hare International Airport. “As the O’Hare Modernization Program moves[Read More…]
Senator Durbin to Walgreens: Renouncing Your American Corporate Citizenship Hard to Defend
Asks if ‘the corner of happy and healthy’ is in the Swiss Alps WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. In a letter to the CEO of Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today expressed his strong opposition to the speculation that Walgreens will buy Swiss-based retailer and wholesaler Alliance Boots[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs $1.1 Billion Capital Construction Bill
Shovel Ready Projects Will Create Thousands of Jobs and Drive Economic Growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new state capital construction bill that invests $1.1 billion in road and bridge projects to improve transportation and create jobs and boost economic development across Illinois. The bill, which[Read More…]
Statement by Justice Department Spokesperson on King V. Burwell and Halbig V. Burwell
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2014. The Department of Justice released the following statement Tuesday from spokesperson Emily Pierce regarding the ruling in the case of King v. Burwell by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Halbig v. Burwell:[Read More…]
South Suburban College Approved for New Manufacturing Certificate Program
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) was notified in a letter last week from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) of their approval for a new Manufacturing Basics 16-hour Certificate, effective immediately. SSC plans to roll out the new credit program at the start of the fall[Read More…]
Rep. David Jolly (R-FL) Announces Support for Florida Marriage Ruling
New York–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Today Rep. David Jolly (R-FL) stated that he supports same-sex couples’ freedom to marry in Florida. His announcement follows a ruling by Republican-appointed Chief Circuit Judge Luis Garcia, which struck down Florida’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples in a case out of Key West. Marc[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Golf Outing to be Held August 11
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. Roosevelt University’s 21st annual scholarship golf outing takes place on Monday, August 11 at the Schaumburg Golf Club & Academy. The outing begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start and concludes with an awards dinner at 5:45 p.m. All proceeds from the golf outing are[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City To Receive Federal Funds To Help At-Risk Youth
More than 3,100 students will be reached during the 2014-15 school year for Becoming a Man and Match programs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued the below statement following President Barack Obama’s announcement on Monday that the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the University of Chicago[Read More…]
