Part of week of action to demand trauma center at Univ. of Chicago Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. As President Barack Obama returns to Chicago for Democratic Party fundraisers, a group youth organizers and University of Chicago students will attempt to deliver a letter to the President asking him not to[Read More…]
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ACLU Sues for Freedom to Marry in Montana
Four Same-Sex Couples Challenge Montana Marriage Amendment in Federal Court HELENA, Mont.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2014. Angie and Tonya Rolando share a last name, but they are not married. The Great Falls couple is one of four loving, committed same-sex couples the ACLU is representing as they sue Montana in federal court[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Governor Will Not Appeal Marriage Equality Decision
Pennsylvania Becomes 19th State to Allow Marriage for Same-Sex Couples HARRISBURG, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2014. Governor Tom Corbett announced today that he will not appeal yesterday’s federal court decision striking down Pennsylvania’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. His announcement makes the commonwealth the 19th state to grant same-sex couples the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, XS Tennis Announce New Tennis Facility in Washington Park Neighborhood
$9.8 Million Facility Will Allow XS Tennis Programs to Reach More than 4,000 CPS Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago’s XS Tennis announced today a new $9.8 million, 112,000-square-foot world class tennis facility in the Washington Park neighborhood. The state-of-the-art facility will house 8 indoor and 19[Read More…]
First Roosevelt University Pharmacy Class to Graduate on May 22 in Schaumburg
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Roosevelt University will hold its first graduation ceremony ever in Schaumburg, where its first class of graduates from the University’s new College of Pharmacy will receive doctorate degrees in pharmacy and take the oath of the pharmacist. Nearly 70 percent of the 61 inaugural graduating class members[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Working Group to Recommend Minimum Wage Increase that Benefits Workers and the Chicago Economy
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Mayor Emanuel today announced a Minimum Wage Working Group of community, labor and business leaders to develop a balanced plan to increase the minimum wage in Chicago. The Group is tasked with evaluating options for both short and long-term wage increases for Chicago’s workers to ensure every[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the James Beard Foundation Announce 2015 James Beard Awards Will Be Held in Chicago
First Time the Ceremony Will Be Held Outside New York City; 25th Anniversary of “Oscars of the Food Industry” to Take Place at Lyric Opera of Chicago on May 4, 2015 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), Don Welsh, President[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces A More Than $1.5 MIllion Investment In Flood Protection Efforts in Kankakee, Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded a $1,537,500 grant for flood protection efforts in Kankakee, Illinois. “As extreme weather events like flooding continue to occur with greater frequency[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Counts Down Days Republicans Have to Change History and Avert George W. Bush Being the Last Republican President…Ever
Floor speech reminds Republicans only 18 legislative days remain before July 4 recess to address immigration reform. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. This morning, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 10 a.m. hour (ET) to remind Republicans that time is of[Read More…]
Illinois Honors Achievements in Hiring and Promotion of People with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. The state of Illinois today honored the achievements of those who have done an outstanding job of providing equal opportunity and access to people with disabilities, including the Illinois Tollway and a number of other state agencies that have participated in the Successful Disability Opportunities program.[Read More…]
