Online Marketplace Giant to Add 360 Jobs in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that global online marketplace leader eBay Inc. is expanding in Illinois and will create 360 new jobs in downtown Chicago. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive[Read More…]
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Two Southland College Prep ‘Top of the Class’ Graduates Admitted to Princeton University, U.S. Air Force Academy Prep Unit
Elijah Calloway learned at Southland’s recent Commencement ceremonies in the Harris Theater, Chicago that he is the recipient of the 2014 Ronald Blackstone Memorial Scholarship. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Performance, persistence and patience.” That’s how Southland College Prep Charter High School’s college counselor, Ron Anderson, describes the route Imani[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 16, 2014
Mayor Ostenburg and Senior Trustee Mae Brandon work to feed the multitudes at the resident appreciation BBQ last Wednesday. (Photo: Trustee Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2014. The Carnival is coming to Park Forest thanks in large part to the Park Forest Youth Commission that has undertaken much preparation[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Ban Police Ticket Quotas
Senate Bill 3411 Will Eliminate Ineffective System and Improve Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to prohibit municipalities from requiring police officers to meet ticket quotas. The new law also prevents quotas from being used to evaluate an officer’s performance. Today’s action is part of Governor[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Attends End-Of-Year Celebration for the First Class of Full-Day Kindergarten Students
Mayor Emanuel congratulates kindergarten students during end-of-year celebration. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited Mary Lyon Elementary School to attend an end-of-year celebration for the first class of full-day kindergarten students. In February 2013, Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS)[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts Youngsters’ Summer Sports Camps
Marian "gets into the Spartan Spirit." (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will be offering a variety of summer youth camps throughout the entire summer. “Get into the Spartan Spirit” and link to one of the 25 camps that are offered by Marian Catholic athletic programs. Camps[Read More…]
First Look at Early African American Arts Scene in Chicago to be Presented June 18 at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. Researchers chronicling contributions made by early African American artists and intellectuals in Chicago will present groundbreaking evidence of an arts scene that flourished long before the Harlem Renaissance or Black Chicago Renaissance during a public forum being held June 18 at Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave.,[Read More…]
Durbin, Gutierrez, Foster, Johnson Discuss Federal Deportation Policy With Community Leaders
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL-04), U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson today met with Chicago community leaders and immigration advocates to discuss federal policy regarding deportations. At President Obama’s direction, Johnson is currently leading the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, June 13, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. Leaders in Washington Pushing to Strengthen and Expand Social Security In a sign that the push to expand Social Security is continuing to build support, on Wednesday Senators Mark Begich (D-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Retirement and Income Security Enhancements (RAISE) Act. The RAISE[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Breaks Ground on New Supportive Housing Project
HOMEWOOD, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. Sertoma Centre, Inc. broke ground on June 11 for Kimball Court Apartments, a permanent supportive housing development in Homewood. Gus van den Brink, executive director of Sertoma Centre, Inc., and Board President, Bob Straz, joined officials from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, Housing Authority of Cook[Read More…]
