WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement this evening following the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan, fully paid-for unemployment benefits extension: “Extending unemployment insurance for the thousands of Illinoisans seeking relief has been a long-standing priority of mine. I am pleased that this bipartisan, fully paid-for[Read More…]
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Wind Energy Expert at Sierra Club Meeting on April 14
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2014. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). Jeff Smith, wind energy expert, will be on hand this month to discuss wind[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Alerts Consumers to ATM Hacking Scheme During ‘Money Smart Week’
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to an increased risk of unauthorized withdrawals on their accounts after banking regulators reported that hackers are circumventing controls on automated teller machines (ATMs) to make nearly unlimited withdrawals before banks can detect the fraud. In recognition of Money[Read More…]
Fourth Annual Gender Matters Conference at Governors State University Presents An Evening with Dr. Jocelyn Elders, the 15th Surgeon General of the United States on April 12
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014 – The Gender Matters conference will present an evening with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, featuring her keynote address, “Evolving Gender Roles in the 21rst Century.” This event takes place in Sherman Music Hall Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 7-9 p.m. The fourth Annual Gender Matters conference[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Launches ‘Step Up Chicago’ Business Coaching Series
Step Up Chicago Connects Entrepreneurs with Successful Industry Leaders at Free Networking Events CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the launch of Step Up Chicago, a new series of free events pairing business leaders with entrepreneurs for personalized coaching sessions. Step Up Chicago, a program supported by the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Austin Polytechnical Academy Receives $2.7 Million Dollar Grant from the U.S. Department Of Labor
On the heels of the $70 Million Dollar Grant to Build the Nation’s Flagship Research Institute in Digital Manufacturing, Chicago Receives another Federal Grant to Improve Learning and Career Training Opportunities for Austin Polytech Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Emanuel announced that Austin Polytechnical Academy has been awarded $2.7 million[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Additional 13 Miles of Resurfacing of City Arterial Streets to Counter Winter’s Toll
Nearly 350 Miles of Chicago Streets and Alleys to be Resurfaced In 2014; $15 Million Added for Additional Street Resurfacing and Repair CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City would add $15 million in funding to add 13 more miles to the 2014 arterial street repaving[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces $2.67 Million Federal Training Grant for Chicago Education and Manufacturing Coalition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Manufacturing Careers & College Connect (MCCC) Program in Chicago, Illinois – led by Manufacturing Renaissance, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, Daley College, and local employers – has received a $2,670,909 federal[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $100 Million for Local Transportation Improvements Across Illinois
Illinois Jobs Now! Investments Includes $60 Million to Address Chicago-Area Potholes and Other Critical Needs Following Historic Winter CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. As the spring thaw begins, Governor Pat Quinn today announced $100 million from the Illinois Jobs Now! construction program to repair municipal and township infrastructure throughout the state. The[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Opportunity for All, Bladensburg High School, April 7, 2014
Bladensburg, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014 – 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Mustangs! (Applause.) Fantastic. Well, everybody have a seat. Have a seat. Thank you, Leah, for the great introduction. Give Leah a big round of applause. Yay! (Applause.) Meeting young people like Leah just makes me inspired. It’s a good[Read More…]
