Nashville, Tennessee–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014 – 4:45 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) It is good to be in Nashville! (Applause.) And it’s good to be here at Big Mac. (Applause.) I want to thank Reverend Sinkfield for your words of prayer. I want to thank Ronald for the[Read More…]
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Beatlemania: Q-and-A with John Kimsey
Beatles scholar John Kimsey is an associate professor in DePaul University’s School for New Learning. (Photo by Dan Shea) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first performance by the Beatles in the United States. Musician and Beatles scholar John Kimsey teaches “The Beatles and the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Choose Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Unveil First-Ever Cultural Tourism Strategy
Strategy a Critical Component to Achieving Mayor’s Goal to Attract 55 Million Visitors a Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Choose Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today unveiled the first-ever cultural tourism strategy to position Chicago as a premier global cultural destination. Based[Read More…]
Representative Gutierrez: A Long Way to Go, But Republican ‘Standards’ Move Us a Little Closer to Reform
“The details really matter and I have not seen anything concrete from the Republicans so I am not in a position to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to anything… I think we are getting a little bit closer and that bodes well for the future.” Rep. Gutiérrez Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. [Read More…]
IDOT Reminds Drivers to Stay Sober, Celebrate Safely this Super Bowl Sunday
Illinois State Police and Local Law Enforcement Step Up Enforcement to Arrest Drunk Drivers This Weekend SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. The Super Bowl is one of America’s most highly anticipated sports events, when friends and family gather in homes, bars and restaurants to enjoy the game and camaraderie. As Super Bowl[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Rockford and Chicago Schools to Discuss Birth to Five Initiative
Early Childhood Education Proposal a Cornerstone of Governor’s Blueprint for Jobs & Economic Growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today visited Dennis Early Childhood Center in Rockford and Chicago’s Richard Edwards Center for Young Learners to discuss his Birth to Five Initiative, the cornerstone of his five-year blueprint for[Read More…]
Saran Dunmore of MTV and NBC to Headline 2014 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo March 14th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Saran Dunmore as the Keynote Speaker for the 2014 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo on Friday, March 14th located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. Saran Dunmore is an energetic fitness and lifestyle expert who enhances the[Read More…]
Adult-Child Baseball Camps Coming to South Suburban College in February
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. The South Suburban College Baseball Program and Head Coach Steve Ruzich will be conducting Adult-Child Baseball Camps February 14th through 23rd for boys and girls 6-14 years of age. The camps will feature sessions for pitching, catching, hitting and fielding while providing adults and[Read More…]
DePaul University College of Law Offers Students 3rd Year in Practice Option
Program creates links from legal education to legal profession David Anthony Rodriguez, who leads DePaul’s Poverty Law Clinic, will direct the new Third Year in Practice program, known as 3YP. The program will be available this fall to qualified students entering the College of Law. (Photo by Jeff Carrion CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January[Read More…]
Medicare’s Delivery System Reform Initiatives Achieve Significant Savings and Quality Improvements – Off to a Strong Start
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released findings on a number of its initiatives to reform the health care delivery system. These include interim financial results for select Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) initiatives, an in-depth savings analysis for Pioneer ACOs, results from[Read More…]
