State Unemployment Rate Reaches Lowest Level Since 2008 CICERO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. As Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to its lowest point in more than five years, Governor Pat Quinn today visited an innovative and growing local manufacturer, United Gasket Corporation, to discuss the state’s ongoing economic recovery from the worst recession[Read More…]
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May 17: 10-Year Anniversary of Marriage for Gay Couples in America
New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Ten years ago this week, Massachusetts became the first state in America where same-sex couples could marry. The state began issuing marriage licenses on May 17, 2004 following a landmark victory in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, the case filed by Gay & Lesbian Advocates &[Read More…]
As Marriage Advances Through Courts, Freedom to Marry Launches Midwest Campaign
Group to Invest $500K in Ohio for Field Offices, TV Ads New York–(ENEWSPF)–With marriage cases being considered by courts throughout the Midwest, Freedom to Marry yesterday launched a public education campaign to highlight the bipartisan support for marriage for same-sex couples. Building on groundwork and partnerships over several years, Freedom[Read More…]
Federal Judge Rules Idaho Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale ruled that Idaho’s discriminatory state constitutional amendment denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry in Idaho and respect for legal marriages between same-sex couples violates the U.S. Constitution. Judge Dale is the latest of more than a dozen federal and[Read More…]
South Suburban College Students Receive Academic Awards
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) presented their 2014 Academic Achievement Awards in a ceremony last week at the college’s Performing Arts Center. The annual event for students features the spring Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honors society induction ceremony, SSC Foundation (SSCF) scholarship awards, and departmental[Read More…]
Winners of the Best Firehouse Chef Cook-off Set Things A Blaze at Sertoma Center’s BIG Event.
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. Sertoma Center, Inc. thanks all the firefighters who participated in the cook-off at the BIG Event on Saturday, May 3 at 115 Bourbon Street to help raise money and awareness for individuals with disabilities. “The firefighters make the BIG event possible and they really love cooking[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Participates in President’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness
Joined by Other State and Federal Officials in Des Moines to Discuss Better Preparation and Response to Weather-Related Disasters DES MOINES–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by local, state and federal officials for the Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, part of President Barack Obama’s federal[Read More…]
South Suburban College Presents Faculty Awards, Recognizes Retirees
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. South Suburban College recently hosted their annual Spring Tea Awards to recognize employees’ years of service, retirements, and announce the Faculty Appreciation Awards. This year marks the first time SSC has awarded Faculty Appreciation Awards, something that will now become an annual tradition under direction[Read More…]
Week of Protests Planned to Call on University of Chicago to Open Trauma Center
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. The Trauma Center Coalition will hold protest rallies every day next week to demand the University of Chicago open a trauma center. A press conference will be held May 19 at 9am at 58th St and S. Maryland Avenue where speakers will urge the University[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Roundy’s Announce New Mariano’s Location in Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
New Mariano’s Grocery Store Will Add Approximately 400 Jobs to the Local Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Alderman William Burns, Alderman Pat Dowell and Roundy’s, Inc., a leading grocer in the Midwest, today to announce a new Mariano’s grocery store will be built in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood[Read More…]
