Day: March 7, 2012

With its Announcement of a Limited Principal Reduction Program, Bank of America Must Prove Commitment to Homeowners and Rebuilding the Economy it Broke

Underwater homeowners and faith leaders also call on President Obama to replace FHFA head Ed DeMarco who is “holding our economy and millions of homeowners hostage” Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2012.  With HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan’s announcement that Bank of America has agreed to reduce principal for a certain selection of underwater[Read More…]

Emanuel Endorses Jackson Jr. In 2nd District Race

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has endorsed Jesse Jackson Jr. in the 2nd congressional district race. Emanuel echoed some of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s reasoning behind supporting Jackson Jr., his role on the Appropriations Committee. “As Illinois’ only member on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Jackson has delivered for the[Read More…]

Holistic Health Explored at GSU

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn about holistic health at a daylong conference on March 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference includes presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits of holistic and healthful products and services. Vendors and exhibitors will fill the Hall of Governors with information, products, and services related to[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Station

Park Forest Police Reports for March 7, 2012

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]

Angela Crawford, Rich East Stellar Student

Rich East Stellar Student Angela Crawford. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]

Statement from Secretary Panetta on Housing Relief to Veterans and Service Members

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2012.  “I applaud the steps President Obama announced today to provide significant housing relief to thousands of service members and veterans who have faced wrongful foreclosure or been denied a lower interest rate on their mortgages.   “These new steps are the result of an extensive interagency effort[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 5, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012.  U.S. Nuclear Industry Prepares for Post-Fukushima Safety Regulations Industry/Regulatory/Political The Nuclear Energy Institute transmitted a letter last week to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission reiterating its strategy for implementing upcoming regulatory changes in response to lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi accident. By last Friday all[Read More…]

Durbin: Marketplace Fairness Act Will Help Local Governments Avoid Hikes, Painful Cuts

Senator applauds Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle support for legislation that will help local governments and Main Street’s small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2012.  Two days after the National Association of Counties (NACo), the only national organization representing county government, officially endorsed the Marketplace Fairness Act, U.S. Senator Dick[Read More…]

Senators Durbin and Reed Introduce Project Rebuild Act to Help Turn Around Vacant Homes and Businesses

New initiative could provide more than $351 million to help Illinois create jobs overhauling distressed neighborhoods and commercial properties WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2012.  In an effort to create jobs, stabilize neighborhoods, and rehab vacant and foreclosed homes and businesses, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced[Read More…]

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