Extends Goal to 55 Million Visitors a Year; Launches International Lighting Competition; Formally Announces Citywide Chinese New Year Celebration CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel gave a major speech yesterday about tourism in Chicago in which he extended the city’s goal for annual tourists, increasing the goal to 55 million[Read More…]
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Virginia Attorney General Finds State Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Will No Longer Defend Ban in Legal Challenges Brought on Behalf of Same-Sex Couples RICHMOND, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. The Virginia attorney general announced today that his office has concluded Virginia’s bans on marriages for same-sex couples are unconstitutional, and he will no longer defend legal challenges to the bans now[Read More…]
Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Determinations Rise in December
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2014. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility determinations grew throughout the end of 2013, especially in states that have chosen to expand coverage to more of their residents, according to a new CMS report released today. According to the report, between October and December over[Read More…]
Register Now for a Free Community Education Class at Sertoma Centre on March 1
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2014. Mental Health First Aid Training is scheduled for Saturday March 1, 2014 from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm at Sertoma Centre (Mental Health Services) 4331 W. Lincoln Highway – Suite A in Matteson, IL. “Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how[Read More…]
Documents on 30 Chicago Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Children Released
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2014. At a news conference today sexual abuse attorneys Jeff Anderson and Marc Pearlman publicly released the files on 30 Archdiocese of Chicago priests accused of sexually abusing children. The 6,000 pages of church documentation date back more than 40 years during a time when the late Joseph[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Utah for Not Recognizing Valid Marriages of Same-Sex Couples
Utah Must Recognize the Marriages of Over 1,000 Utah Couples Who Legally Wed After Federal Court Decision SALT LAKE CITY–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Utah, and Strindberg & Scholnick, LLC filed a lawsuit today in Utah state court on behalf of four same-sex couples who[Read More…]
Federal Grants to Help IL Homeowners Afford Critical Repairs
$6.1 million in grants to stimulate economic activity CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. A new round of $6.1 million in federal funds will help low-income homeowners, including seniors and persons with disabilities, afford the necessary repairs to stay in their homes. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced the Single-Family Owner-Occupied[Read More…]
IDOT Winter Crews Tackle Snowy and Icy Conditions Statewide
More than 1,300 Trucks Out; Winter Crews Ready for Wednesday’s Anticipated Storm CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road conditions in some areas of the state are still snow and ice covered, making travel dangerous for motorists. Currently, more than 1,300 trucks are assigned[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Record $358 Million Year for Film Industry
2013 Television Shows and Blockbusters Nearly Doubled Prior Year’s Mark CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today visited the set of the hit TV series Chicago Fire to announce that the Illinois film industry generated a record estimated $358 million in spending in 2013, resulting in more than 4,200 full-time[Read More…]
Dennis Trainor, Jr.’s Film ‘Legalize Democracy’ Premieres on Free Speech TV January 21
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. Move to Amend is thrilled to announce that the premiere of our mini documentary, Legalize Democracy, will be airing on Free Speech TV (FSTV) next week to coincide with the “anniversary” of Citizens United. Legalize Democracy is a 28 minute film by Dennis Trainor, Jr. about the[Read More…]
