The United States has the capacity to lead the world in renewable energy generation, with wind power being one of the most promising sources. But to do so, we must build a foundation of informed public support and educate a workforce to “design, build, operate, maintain, and advance wind power[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Joins President Obama to Announce New Digital Manufacturing Hub in Illinois
Quinn Administration Helped Lead Application and Funded Key Components That Will Make Digital Hub Possible WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today joined President Barack Obama to formally announce that Illinois had won a new digital manufacturing hub, supported by funding from state and federal governments and corporate partners. The[Read More…]
First Lady Michelle Obama Applauds Investments in Healthier Out-of-School Programs That Will Impact 5 Million Kids
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and National Recreation and Park Association Commit to Creating Healthy Environments for Children Across the Country MIAMI, FL–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Partnership[Read More…]
Governors State University Launches Search for Mascot
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)– February 25, 2014 – Governors State University today launched “Operation Mascot,” its official search for a school mascot. The university is enlisting the help of students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community for input. The mascot will be the university’s first. It is another achievement to accompany[Read More…]
Bulldogs Basketball Teams to Host Playoff Openers Thursday, Feb. 27
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2014. The South Suburban College Basketball Teams will host home matchups to open the National Junior Conference Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II playoffs this Thursday, February 27, 2014. The Lady Bulldogs (14-12) are seeded #2 and will play Wright College at 5:00 p.m., while the #2[Read More…]
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low income communities Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack[Read More…]
Cook County: 80 Same-Sex Couples Issued Marriage Licenses through 3 P.M. Monday
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr has issued 80 marriage licenses to same-sex couples – 46 on Friday and 34 through 3 p.m. today. On Friday, the Clerk’s downtown office stayed open an extra two hours, until 7 p.m., to issue marriage licenses on the first day they were available to same-sex[Read More…]
State Highlights Workers’ Rights and Construction Opportunity Summit
Illinois Departments of Labor and Transportation, Quad Cities Interfaith Come Together to Help Strengthen Local Workforce CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2014. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), along with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Quad Cities Interfaith, hosted a Workers’ Rights and Construction Opportunity Summit to help create awareness[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Calls for Overhaul of Disaster Funding Rules at National Forum
Discusses Illinois’ Disaster Response After Year of Extreme Weather WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today delivered the keynote address at the National Journal’s Natural Disaster Forum in Washington, D.C., where he discussed Illinois’ preparedness and response to several major natural disasters and called for needed changes to the Federal[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on the Passing of Harold Ramis
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement about producer, director, actor and comedian Harold Ramis, who died early this morning at the age of 69: “Harold Ramis was one of those truly rare people who could make us laugh and think at the same time. The[Read More…]
