Day: January 4, 2013

Child Recruitment by Armed Groups in Central African Republic Must End – UN

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 January 2013 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today called on the Central African Republic (CAR) to immediately stop child recruitment by rebel groups and pro-government militias amidst reports of increasing use of this practice. “A number of rebel groups and various pro-government militias have become more active[Read More…]

Holiday Recycling Available in Park Forest

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWPSF)—January 4, 2013.  Looking for ways to recycle your Christmas tree or holiday lights that are no longer working? Through the month of January, Park Forest residents can drop off Christmas trees at the north end of the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 North Orchard, where they will[Read More…]

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Offers Tips for Protecting Homes, Businesses from Natural Hazards

Preparedness Campaign Highlights Hazard Mitigation in January SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2013. Illinois is susceptible to several types of natural hazards, including floods, tornadoes, snow and ice storms, droughts, even earthquakes.  While it’s impossible to avoid such events, there are several steps communities and people can take to prevent injuries or deaths[Read More…]

Governor, DuPage County Chairman and GOP Leaders Continue Pension Reform Push

Governor Meets with Suburban Leaders and Strengthens Bipartisan Support for Comprehensive Action WHEATON–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and several Republican legislators to strengthen the push for comprehensive pension reform by Jan. 9, the end of the current legislative session.[Read More…]

State of Illinois Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Winners will be honored at a special ceremony at the Executive Mansion CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service are accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.  These awards recognize individual volunteers through a statewide award program to[Read More…]

U.S. Soldier Sentenced in Texas to 18 Months in Prison for His Role in Fraudulent Military Recruiting Referral Bonus Scheme

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2013.  A member of the U.S. military was sentenced today to serve 18 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to obtain approximately $244,000 in fraudulent recruiting referral bonuses from various U.S. military components and their contractor, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the[Read More…]

U.S. Announces Clean Air Act Settlement with Wisconsin Utility

Agreement Will Reduce Emissions by 15,000 Tons Annually WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2013. The Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) will invest approximately $300 million in pollution control technology, pay a civil penalty of $1.2 million, and spend $6 million on environmental mitigation projects to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA),[Read More…]

Joint Statement From Governors Christie and Cuomo Regarding Initial Action on Disaster Aid Bill

Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2013. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released the following statement regarding today’s critical vote by the House of Representatives: “Today’s action by the House was a necessary and critical first step towards delivering aid to the people of New Jersey[Read More…]

Park Forest Environment Commission to Host Educational Forum on ‘Composting’ at the Park Forest Public Library on January 19

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2013.  The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to attend an educational forum on ‘Composting’ to be held on Saturday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ringering Room of the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard.  Kate Bradley, Master Gardener, composter and traveling chef[Read More…]

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