WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $4,250,000 Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to help advance its GO TO 2040 community planning initiative.[Read More…]
Day: October 14, 2010
Durbin, Costello, Shimkus, to Convene Regional Levee Meeting
WASHINGTON, D. C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressmen Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Shimkus (R-IL) announced today that they will convene a meeting to develop a regional plan to address upgrading Southern Illinois levees. Age and uneven maintenance have raised concerns about their future ability to[Read More…]
$45 Million Investment in Southern Illinois’ High-Tech Infrastructure Announced; Will Create 150 Jobs
CARTERVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by state and local leaders at John A. Logan College to announce a $45.4 million project to construct high-speed fiber optic broadband infrastructure in 23 Illinois counties. The project will create more than 150 jobs and is funded by $11.3 million[Read More…]
State Economic Development Director Announces Over $12.6 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects
STAUNTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2010. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley visited Staunton today to announce that 40 communities throughout the state have been awarded competitive Public Infrastructure grants totaling over $12 million through the federally-funded Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP). “Many of Illinois’ smaller communities have[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges July Flood Victims to Apply for Federal Assistance
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)– October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today urged people affected by the July floods to apply for federal disaster assistance to help them recover from the storms. The deadline for registration was extended this week to Nov. 17 after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Governor Quinn’s extension[Read More…]
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Halvorson Job Training Bill Passes House, Goes to Senate
JOLIET–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Job training legislation co-authored by Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson passed the House last week. The bill aims to help workers receive education and credentials valued by American manufacturers and industries, boosting their employability. The bill passed 412-10. The legislation, known as the AMERICA Works Act (HR 4072), was[Read More…]
Audubon Scientists Find Gulf Birds & Oil Too Close For Comfort
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Residual oil and chemicals from BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster pose substantial ongoing risks to birds that breed or nest along hard-hit areas of the Louisiana coast, according to new National Audubon Society field surveys. Audubon science teams found plentiful birds that appeared both resilient and loyal[Read More…]
Administration Sends Seventh Bill to BP, October 14, 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. The Obama Administration today sent a seventh bill for $62.6 million to BP and other named responsible parties for response and recovery operations relating to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. To date, the Administration has sent these seven bills to BP and other responsible parties (Transocean, MOEX,[Read More…]
What Exactly Did that RAND Study Say About Cartels and Marijuana?
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. If you believe most headline writers, the RAND Corporation released a study on Tuesday that said ending marijuana prohibition in California would do little to take away profits from Mexican drug cartels. But if you take the time to actually read the study, you’ll learn that[Read More…]
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