Day: July 19, 2013

Park Forest Police: These Offenses Solved

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village officials report the following arrests have been made after recent police reports. Police consider these cases "cleared," now before the courts. The cases, previously reported on ENEWSPF.COM: Robbery of a 60 year-old victim on Winnemac Street: the fourth (and last) offender was arrested on July 9th.[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth Votes Against Cuts to Education

Stands up for English Language Learners Program and Disadvantaged Students Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013.  Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) voted against H.R. 5, which deals with federal funding for K-12 schools. H.R. 5 cuts federal funding for public education by over $1 billion next year. The legislation also lowers standards[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Announces Free Wi-Fi at Five Chicago Beaches

New Service Builds Upon Millennium Park Free Wi-Fi; Additional Wi-Fi Locations to Follow CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District announced today that five city beaches will now offer free wi-fi to visitors. Starting today, beachgoers will be able to access free high-speed wi-fi at North[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Major Progress Helping Families Stay in Their Homes Through Hardest Hit Program

Program Helps 9,000 Illinois Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure; Governor Urges Families in Need to Apply by Sept. 30 Deadline CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by U.S. Department of the Treasury officials to announce the success of his Illinois Hardest Hit Program and urge homeowners to apply for[Read More…]

IL Dept on Aging Seeking Nominations for 2013 Senior Hall of Fame

Nomination deadline is August 19; Winners announced later this year SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013.  Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is urging people to nominate older adults for the 2013 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame awards.  The annual award, established in 1994 by the General Assembly, recognizes[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, July 19, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAQ Mosque Bombing PANAMA Robert Lady VENEZUELA Secretary Kerry’s Conversation with Foreign Minister RUSSIA Continuing Conversations About Mr. Snowden Alexei Navalny Case INDIA Importance of Partnership MEPP Secretary Kerry’s Meetings and Calls AFGHANISTAN Commitment to Peaceful, Democratic, and United Afghanistan DEPARTMENT Congressman[Read More…]

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