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October is International Roller Skating Month
Orbit Skate Center Celebrates International Roller Skating Month Roller Skating Association member skating centers are encouraging everyone to get out and roller skate this October in celebration of International Roller…
Illinois Institute of Technology Conference to Explore the World of VoIP
CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – 09/23/10) – The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) announced today that its Sixth annual VoIP Conference and Expo will take place October 12-14, 2010 in Chicago. This conference, where industry and academia meet, brings together technical professionals and executives from the data and telecommunications industry, standards bodies, government agencies, as well as the business community.
Illinois November Unemployment Rate Slips Slightly; Slight Increases, Decreases Common in Recession
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November is 10.9 percent, down 0.1 percent from October, according to figures released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The three-month…
Pent-Up Demand and Tax Credit Drive Home Sales; Sales Up 24.2% Statewide and 33.3% in Chicago Region
Illinois home sales took a double-digit jump in October as buyers took advantage of unprecedented buyer-market conditions with record low mortgage interest rates, affordable home prices and the federal first-time…
United Airlines Reports October Consolidated Traffic Results
United Airlines today reported its preliminary consolidated traffic results for October 2009. The company reported an October consolidated passenger load factor of 83.1 percent. Total consolidated revenue passenger miles (RPMs)…
Illinois Liquor Control Commission Issues Nine Violations of Liquor Control Laws in October
In October, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 98 businesses licensed to sell liquor. They cited nine licensees for violations of liquor…
IEMA Encourages Illinois Residents to Test Homes for Radon during Radon Action Week Oct. 18-24
Radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause of the deadly disease for non-smokers. Yet many people in Illinois have no idea if their homes…
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield Reunite on the Oprah Show Oct. 16
Following an outpouring of audience response from his appearance on Monday, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson returns to the Oprah show on Friday, Oct. 16. Appearing live, Tyson will take questions…
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier Replaces Roberto Abbado for Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerts Oct. 7-10
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier will lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra subscription concerts this week, on Oct. 7, 8, 9 and 10. Tortelier replaces guest conductor Roberto Abbado, who has withdrawn…
Justice Department Observes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Department of Justice today reaffirmed its commitment to ending violence against women. The month of October is observed as Domestic Violence Awareness…
