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…]
Day: July 19, 2013
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 Launches New TIF Portal Detailing Economic Development Projects Across the City
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. Mayor Emanuel today announced the launch of the City’s first-ever TIF Portal as an easy to navigate geography-based representation of TIF districts and project data. This effort will provide Chicagoans the for first time will allow Chicagoans to review TIF project data on a map and the[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…]
IL State Senator Kimberly Lightford to Host 4th Annual Back to School Event at Brookfield Zoo on July 28
Westchester, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2013. IL Senate Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (4th District) will host the 4th Annual Back to School Event, “Uplift Our Future” on Sunday, July 28 at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Registration time is 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event begins at 1[Read More…]
Counter-attack Launched Against Oil Industry Attempt to Halt Bearded Seals’ Protection
Global Warming, Oil Development Remain Key Threats to Arctic Seals ANCHORAGE, Alaska–(ENEWSPF)–July 19 – The Center for Biological Diversity intervened in a lawsuit today to defend Arctic bearded seals from an attempt by the oil and gas industry to strip their Endangered Species Act protection. The Alaska Oil and Gas[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…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Adm. Greenert in the Pentagon Briefing Room, July 19, 2013
Arlington, VA—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2013. STAFF: Well, we brought Admiral Greenert here. It’s been about a year since we’ve been here, so today’s briefing will be on the record, a Navy update. If you have any questions afterwards, don’t hesitate to give me or the Navy news press desk a call.[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…]