CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2014. “George Lucas has revolutionized the art of storytelling over the last four decades and we are honored to be the recipient of this incredible legacy investment that will allow everyone to learn about and experience narrative arts. Like Marshall Field, John G. Shedd and Max Adler before[Read More…]
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Sertoma Centre Receives 13th Consecutive CARF Accreditation
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2014. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recently announced that Sertoma Centre, Inc. was accredited for a period of three years for the services and programs provided to individuals with disabilities. This latest accreditation marks the 13th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation outcome that the international accrediting[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly Helps Secure $500,000 Grant for Olympia Fields
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that her office was instrumental in securing a $500,000 grant for the Village of Olympia Fields for rehabilitation of its sanitary sewer system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer grant will enable the Village to complete the last step of its[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly, Sen. Durbin Urge Common Sense Reforms to Stem the Rising Tide of Gun Violence in Illinois and Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2014. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on elected officials and advocates to work together in identifying and implementing common sense reforms to reduce gun violence in communities in Illinois and across the country. According to the most recent FBI[Read More…]
GSU’s Center for Performing Arts 2014 – 15 Season Brings More Than Just a Show
University Park, Il—(ENEWSPF)– June 24, 2014 – Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts kicks off another exciting season that offers a live entertainment experience unlike any other in the Chicagoland area. The 2014-15 season features provocative theater; musical favorites like the Beatles, big band, and the blues; contemporary dance[Read More…]
DePaul University’s Vincentian Heritage Bookstore Operates with New Partner
National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Maryland will manage sales The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, which houses a Catholic bookstore and gift shop, will manage sales for the Vincentian Heritage Bookstore beginning July 1. The bookstore is an arm of the Vincentian[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Celebrates Opening of Bronzeville Artists Lofts and Marks One-Year of Chicago Neighborhoods Now Program
More than $780 Million in Planned Investments Underway, Creating 2,700 New Jobs Investing in Neighborhoods is a Key Component of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined community leaders, developers and local artists to celebrate the opening of the Bronzeville Artists Lofts,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Burnett, Alderman Pawar and the Chicago For All Coalition Introduce Moratorium on SRO and Residential Hotel Conversions
Moratorium Will Stem Loss of Affordable Housing Units While a Balanced Proposal is Developed CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Walter Burnett, Alderman Ameya Pawar and the Chicago for All Coalition today introduced an ordinance that would establish a 6-month moratorium on the conversion and demolition of Single Room[Read More…]
Use Resume Builder and Hear the Words ‘You’re Hired’
Helps Workers Uncomfortable with Computers, Internet CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2014. A new tool on Illinois’ help wanted job board targets workers who previously did not need a resume to get hired and those who lack confidence with their computer and internet skills, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today. The[Read More…]
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the White House Forum on Global LGBT Human Rights
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. It’s great to be here, and particularly great to see such a wonderful collection of faith leaders, human rights activists, private sector representatives and colleagues in government all in one place. Protecting and upholding human rights, especially for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender brothers and[Read More…]
