Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Today, as President Barack Obama hosts an event unveiling a new White House initiative on young men of color, the Center for American Progress released a report that stresses the importance of including LGBT youth a part of this crucial conversation. The initiative, which looks for ways[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Federal Funding to Continue Spring 2013 Flood Cleanup
$646,000 of U.S. Department of Labor Funds Will Pay for Temporary Employment of Eligible Workers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the federal government has approved his request for more than $640,000 to continue the employment of temporary workers who are helping Illinois communities with cleanup and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Hyatt Announce More than 60 Information Technology Jobs Moving To Downtown Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hoplamazian announced today that the global hospitality company, which is headquartered in Chicago, will relocate more than 60 Information Technology (IT) positions from a suburban location to downtown Chicago. The move will bring more[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CTA President Claypool Unveil New Buses as Part of CTA Fleet Overhaul
New Bus Fleet Features Chicago-Made Seats, Creating New Local Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Mayor Emanuel joined Chicago Transit Authority President Forrest Claypool today to provide a first glimpse of the newest CTA buses that will be hitting Chicago streets beginning this spring, The new buses, manufactured by Nova Bus, will[Read More…]
Governor’s Cyber Aces Championship is Saturday
Careers Among Fastest Growing in Nation; Illinois Bests All Other States CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Illinois’ leading role in recruiting Veterans and career changers to enter the cybersecurity workforce shines this Saturday in the state’s first ever Cyber Aces State Championship, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. Illinois’[Read More…]
State Issues Statement on Illinois Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Constitutionality of Employee Classification Act
Act Prohibits Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors; Protects Workers Rights to Earned Compensation, Benefits, and Overtime CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014. Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Joseph Costigan issued a statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the state’s Employee Classification Act, which protects individuals[Read More…]
Advocates to Protest City of Chicago Plans to Starve Mental Health Clinics
Town hall to feature expert testimony on need for services, city policy shift CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2014. With the city poised to terminate hundreds of paying clients from its mental health clinics, mental health advocates will hold a town hall meeting to protest the move and hear testimony from experts and[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues For-profit College Chain ITT for Predatory Lending
ITT Pushed Consumers into High-Cost Student Loans Likely to Fail WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against ITT Educational Services, Inc., accusing the for-profit college chain of predatory student lending. The CFPB alleges that ITT exploited its students and pushed them[Read More…]
Historic Injunction for Marriage Equality in Texas
(Graphic: HRC.ORG) Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled that Texas’ ban on marriage for lesbian and gay couples is unconstitutional in the lawsuit brought by Cleopatra DeLeon, Nicole Dimetman, Vic Holmes and Mark Phariss who were represented by the law firm Akin Gump. The ruling is stayed[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Singers and Band to Perform in Concert with Grande Prairie Singers, Tracing History of Slavery in America on March 9
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2014—Southland College Prep Charter High School’s singers and band, some 100 performers strong, will be special guests at the Grande Prairie Singers’ concert,“ I Remember When the Stars Fell,” a musical journey through the history of slavery in America. The concert, open to the[Read More…]
