CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Before serious trouble began, Saleen Graham, 43, had an elevator speech in which she introduced herself as someone who understood the international real estate scene, working with developers for years in Central America. As the single mother of three prepares to cross the stage of the Auditorium[Read More…]
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Chicago’s Jazz Showcase Founder Joe Segal to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Joe Segal, founder of Chicago’s Jazz Showcase, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater, Roosevelt University, on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. A Roosevelt student between 1947 and 1957, Segal, 87, began presenting jazz shows for the[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Honor 85,000 Graduates During Commencement
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. When Sheree Williams walks across the stage for her master’s degree in early childhood education on Friday, she will become the 85,000 student to graduate from Roosevelt University. Now in its 68th year, the University will recognize Williams as its 85,000 graduate during a Commencement ceremony being[Read More…]
Prices for Single Family Homes in Cook County Show Largest Yearly Increase in 16 Years
Housing prices are on the rise in Cook County, according to new data from DePaul’s Institute for Housing Studies. This chart shows cumulative price change for single family homes in Cook County by neighborhood foreclosure-distress level. The full report is at http://bit.ly/1hLeePH. (Image courtesy of Institute for Housing Studies) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December[Read More…]
JPMorgan’s Kusack Joins DePaul University Board of Trustees
William “Bill” Kusack, a managing director at JPMorgan Capital Corporation, is the newest member of DePaul University’s board of trustees. Kusack earned an MBA in finance in 1978 from DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. (Photo by Andy Goodwin) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. DePaul University has elected William “Bill” Kusack to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Announce Schools to Receive Grant Funding as Part of Comprehensive Arts Education Plan
On First Year Anniversary of the Arts Education Plan, 45 Schools will Receive Funding for Art Learning Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced yesterday that, as part of the CPS Arts Education Plan, 45 schools will receive funding for art learning opportunities. “These funds[Read More…]
Statement From Mayor Emanuel On Chicago Being Selected As The Future Host Of The NCAA’s Men’s Ice Hockey And Gymnastics Championships
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. “I am pleased that Chicago has been selected as the future host for the NCAA men’s ‘Frozen Four’ ice hockey championship and the men’s gymnastics championships. Hosting these national events is a great opportunity to showcase Chicago as a first-class sports and tourism destination and we look[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces More Than $3.3 Million for Illinois Health Centers to Expand Healthcare Enrollment Assistance
Chicago health centers to receive grants totaling nearly $1.5 million WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday announced a total of $3,358,809 in funding through the Affordable Care Act to hire 132 additional healthcare workers at community health centers throughout Illinois to help individuals and families enroll[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Amtrak Ridership in Illinois is on the Rise
Durbin meets with Amtrak Board Chairman and Board Member Tom Carper to discuss passenger rail’s continued growth WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2103. As Amtrak ridership numbers continue to grow, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Amtrak Board of Directors Chairman Anthony Coscia and former Mayor of Macomb, Illinois and[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Warren, Boxer, Reed Introduce Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights
Legislation Will Reform Disclosure and Servicing Standards for Both Federal and Private Student Loans WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was joined by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) yesterday in introducing legislation to ensure struggling student loan borrowers are treated fairly and understand[Read More…]
