EUGENE, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2014. A federal court will hear arguments today in a challenge to Oregon’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The challenge was filed on behalf of two same-sex couples and Basic Rights Education Fund by the American Civil Liberties Union; the ACLU of Oregon; Perkins Coie, LLP;[Read More…]
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South Suburban College’s Head Baseball Coach Ruzich Reaches 1,000 Wins
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich earned his 1,000th win Wednesday in an 8-6 victory over Morton College. The Bulldogs rallied from a 6-0 deficit to improve to 25-14 on the season, and help Coach Ruzich achieve the impressive milestone. “It’s a milestone, but[Read More…]
Governors State University President Receives Leadership Award from ATHENA International
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2014 – Governors State University president Elaine P. Maimon has been awarded the 2014 Chicagoland ATHENA Leadership Award from ATHENA International. President Maimon will receive her award at the 2014 Governors State University Foundation Scholarship Luncheon April 25. The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims ‘Wrigley Field Day’
Home of the Chicago Cubs Turns 100 Years Old Today CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed “Wrigley Field Day” to mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic Chicago ballpark. The first ballgame was played at Wrigley Field on April 23, 1914, exactly 100 years ago today. “Here’s to[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Sustainability Studies Intern Plays Key Role in Launch of New Transit Future Campaign
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. A public campaign called Transit Future that was launched this month to advocate for more investment in Chicago-area transit was put together in part by a dynamic Roosevelt University Sustainability Studies major who recently graduated from the University. Through the Sustainability Studies program, Ron Taylor did an[Read More…]
Limited Mobility is No Obstacle for Heller College Student Graduating in May
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. For most of her life, Roosevelt University student Corrie Harris has relied on a wheelchair for her mobility due to cerebral palsy, a debilitating condition that has left her unable to walk on her own. The limitation, however, hasn’t stopped the 25-year-old Heller College of Business marketing[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Motorola Mobility To Chicago At The Public Unveiling Of Their Global Headquarters
Company Relocates from Libertyville, Bringing 2,000 Jobs to the City of Chicago; Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to Chicago Public Libraries to Continue Maker Lab Technology Programming CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Motorola Mobility leadership today at the public unveiling of the company’s global headquarters in downtown Chicago. Motorola[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces Nearly $1.4 Million in Farm Bill Funding for Rural Development Projects in Southeastern Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development division has awarded two communities in Illinois $1,432,500 in grant funding for water and waste disposal projects. Under this announcement, the following communities will receive funding: The Birds-Pinkstaff Water District[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Earth Day 2014
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2014. Rep. Schakowsky issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day: Earth Day is a reminder to think about the importance and value of the natural environment around us, but it is also a day when we commit to action. Today, more than ever before, we[Read More…]
Clear Majority of Americans Support Birth Control Rule
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. A new poll published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that seven in 10 Americans support an Obama administration rule requiring employers to provide health insurance coverage that includes contraception. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in June on a challenge[Read More…]
