Mayor Sends Chicago Organizations to Promote Local Talent at Annual South by Southwest Multi-Media Conference in Austin, Texas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Choose Chicago, the official tourism organization for Chicago, in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), World Business Chicago (WBC), and[Read More…]
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Interior Secretary Jewell and Mayor Emanuel Visit Michele Clark High School to Highlight Successful STEM Education Model
Chicago’s STEM High Schools are a National Model in Providing Students an Accelerated Pathway to College and a Career Mayor Emanuel and Secretary Jewell visit Chicago STEM school. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Chicago Mayor Rahm[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces MATTER, a New Healthcare Technology Startup Hub
Innovative BioHub is Part of Governor’s State of the State Commitment to Create Jobs, Drive Illinois’ Economy Forward CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by J.B. Pritzker and key civic and business leaders to announce MATTER – a new startup center for next-generation healthcare technology companies. A[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Salutes Illinois Olympians
Urges Illinois Residents to Enjoy Winter Activities CHICAGO–(ENEWSFP)–February 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today saluted the Illinois athletes and Chicago Blackhawks players who are competing in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, saying they personify the Olympic motto of “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (“Swifter, Higher, Stronger”) and Olympic ideal of “unity[Read More…]
Representative Gutiérrez to Boehner & Pelosi: Convene House Classified Briefing Before Deliberating Further Iran Sanctions
“We are facing a crossroads as a nation, we are facing a crossroads as a Congress, and I want us to be as informed as possible.” Rep. Gutiérrez Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. Today, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives (at approximately 10:00[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Congress Must Act to Protect Consumers from Data Breaches
Attorney General Testifies in D.C. Calling for Comprehensive Legislation to Address Epidemic of Data Breaches Washington—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade about her investigations into widespread data breaches reported by retailers in recent months, which[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Bulldogs Basketball to Host Community Night
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host “Community Night” on Saturday, February 15, 2014, vs. Carl Sandburg College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the #3 nationally ranked men at 3:00 p.m. Residents, businesses and their employees of SSC District[Read More…]
Moraine Valley Community College Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. With a tradition of proven support for veterans, military students and their families, Moraine Valley Community College was presented with the Fall 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education, at a ceremony Wednesday, February 5, at the main campus in Palos Hills. “We salute Moraine Valley[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Leaders From Illinois Colleges and Universities To Discuss Higher Education Issues
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Barbara Farley, President of Illinois College to discuss higher education issues including reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, making college textbooks more affordable, and student loan reform measures. Durbin also met with representatives from the Federation of Independent[Read More…]
Winter Storm Nika Blasts Illinois Roadways, Creates Dangerous Driving Conditions, Feb. 4, 2014
Officials Advise: Stay Home; If Travel Is Unavoidable, Take it Slow and Allow Extra Time SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that snow from Winter Storm Nika already is impacting roads and bridges from Central to Southern Illinois creating slick and dangerous travel conditions for[Read More…]
