New Training Center in the Near West Side Consolidates Team Operations in Chicago; Project is Part of More than $400 Million in Public and Private Investments in the Area CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Chicago Bulls, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., Advocate Health Care, Athletico Physical Therapy and[Read More…]
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Chicago Named Most Popular Metro Area For Families To Move
United Van Lines Survey Revealed Most Moves Were for New Jobs or Corporate Transfers; 27 Companies Have Located New Headquarters in Chicago Since 2011 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that Chicago has been named the most popular metro area for U.S. families to move to, based on[Read More…]
Federal Judge Rules Arizona Must Respect Same-Sex Couple’s Marriage
New York—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Today a federal judge ruled that the state of Arizona must respect the marriage of military veterans Fred McQuire and George Martinez, for the purposes of being listed as married on a death certificate. McQuire and Martinez were together for 45 years and married in California[Read More…]
Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in Wisconsin Voter ID Case
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today involving Wisconsin’s voter ID law. The American Civil Liberties Union presented arguments asking the court to uphold an April 29 federal court ruling striking down the law as unconstitutional and in violation of Section 2 of the[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Press Availability in Ankara, Turkey, Sept. 12, 2014
Ankara, Turkey–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you for being patient. I appreciate it very, very much. And good evening to all. I’m very pleased to be back here in Turkey, where I have had a series of productive meetings through the course of the day with President Erdogan[Read More…]
Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Hispanic National Bar Association 39th Annual Convention
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Buenas tardes. Muchas gracias por sus emotivas palabras y su calurosa bienvenida. It’s a privilege to help welcome the Hispanic National Bar Association to our nation’s capital for your 39 th Annual Convention. And it’s a great pleasure, as always, to be in such distinguished company.[Read More…]
Community Oriented Policing Services Outlines Best Practices for Use of Body-Worn Cameras for Police Officers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Today the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) released Implementing a Body-Worn Camera Program: Recommendations and Lessons Learned. The report analyzes some of the costs and benefits of law enforcement using body-worn video technology. “Law enforcement agencies across the nation[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Event
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014 – 11:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Give Ivan a big round of applause for the introduction. (Applause.) Dayna, thank you for sharing your story. And I want[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts AWE Weekend October 25 and 26, 2014
(Graphic supplied) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholicis offering a unique learning opportunity for academically talented students in grades 5 through 8. In collaboration with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, the Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) program provides challenging, hands-on, in-depth exploration for those passionate about the subjects of (Materials Science[Read More…]
New Pollinator Bill Helps Pesticide Industry, Not Bees or Beekeepers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. Center for Food Safety today expressed concerns with a bill that could derail positive efforts already underway in Congress and the White House to improve pollinator health. The purposefully narrow and limiting bill, H.R. 5447, was introduced by Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) and would amend the[Read More…]
