Responsible Approach Ensures Firefighters and Paramedics are Fairly Compensated and Taxpayers are Protected; Includes Retiree Contributions for Healthcare Mirroring Similar Sworn Contracts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City of Chicago and Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 have agreed upon a tentative contract proposal. “The men[Read More…]
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Library Launch New, First-of-its-Kind Website, Expanded Online Offerings
User-Friendly, Technologically Advanced Website Will Enhance Patron Experience CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) today launched a new online experience for all library patrons, including a redesigned website, an improved library catalog and greater accessibility and convenience. After several months in beta format to[Read More…]
Representatives Foster, Duckworth and Schneider Vote Against Republican Budget
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (IL-11), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) voted against the Republican budget proposal introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (WI-01). They released the following statements: “I am deeply disappointed that we could not build on the budget compromise of[Read More…]
IL Senate Vote Puts Crime Victims’ Rights Amendment on November Ballot
Amendment Supported by Madigan, Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Would Strengthen Protections for Violent Crime Victims Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that today, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Senate lawmakers unanimously passed a constitutional amendment to better protect crime victims and strengthen their rights. Today’s Senate[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $223 Million to Restore Chicago to Rockford Amtrak Service
Route Through Elgin, Huntley and Belvidere Will Begin in 2015 and Create Hundreds of Jobs ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $223 million state capital investment that will create hundreds of jobs and restart Amtrak service between Rockford and Chicago beginning in 2015. The return of passenger[Read More…]
Meet Matthew Wagner, Rich East Stellar Student
Matthew Wagner, Rich East Stellar Student. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This is another in a series of stellar students from "The Class of 2014" at Rich East High School in Park Forest, Ill. All students were given a series of the same questions. All responses are in their exact[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on the Passage of Job Protection for Pregnant Women
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement about the Illinois House passage of House Bill 8, which provides job protection for working pregnant women: “No woman should have to decide between keeping her job or keeping her baby. I commend Representative Mary Flowers for championing this[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Passage of Amendment to Prohibit Voter Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding the Illinois House and Senate’s passage of a proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit voter discrimination in Illinois. The bill is House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 52. It will appear on the ballot in November to be approved by[Read More…]
Two New Art Exhibitions at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce two exhibitions coming to galleries on the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. First, a solo exhibition of paintings by guest artist Mark Riesterer is currently running through May 2nd in the[Read More…]
South Suburban College Students Advocate for Educational Funding in Springfield
South Suburban College students represented one of the largest contingents at Student Advocacy Day and Legislative Awareness Day in Springfield last Thursday. (SSC President Don Manning at far left, Representative Al Riley second from right, pictured with SSC advocacy group. PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College students traveled[Read More…]
