New Law Prompted by Chicago Hornets Hockey Player Will Let School Districts Excuse Athletes with Disabilities from Physical Education Classes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by Chicago Hornets hockey player Tyler Woodworth to sign a new law that will help public school student-athletes with disabilities. Woodworth[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Allow Online Voter Registration
Illinois Becomes 18th State to Move Democratic Process into 21st Century and Allow Online Voter Registration, One of Quinn’s 2013 Priorities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation revising the Illinois Election Code to give residents the ability to register to vote online. First proposed by Governor Quinn[Read More…]
On Eve of Medicare Anniversary, Over 6.6 Million Seniors Save Over $7 Billion on Drugs
On eve of Medicare anniversary, new information shows a thriving program Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2013. On the eve of the 48th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law, new information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows a strong Medicare program. Over[Read More…]
Mobile Rail Management Fires Two IWW Organizers – Workers Will Respond
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. On Friday the 26th, Management at Mobile Rail Solutions fired Eric and Dwayne, two non-CDL service-helpers who are active participants in the ongoing Unionization effort. They further alluded to the possibility of firing all remaining non-CDL carrying employees. While management claims this is part of a restructuring,[Read More…]
Deadline Sept. 30 to Apply for Mortgage Payment Assistance
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois Hardest Hit Program offers temporary help to homeowners faced with unemployment and underemployment to catch up on their mortgage payments and keep their home. Preventing foreclosure is one of the most essential ways to keep our communities strong. Cook County Commissioner Joan Murphy wants to make certain[Read More…]
Park Forest Officially Dedicates Rail Fan Park
David Beaks and Jaydon of Chicago Heights at the grande opening of the Park Forest Rail Fan Park. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL- Park Forest dedicates its Rail Fan Park. More pictures available here.
Video, Pics: Construction Begins at Park Forest’s Dollar General Store on Main Street
Park Forest, IL- Construction at the Park Forest new Dollar General on Main Street store begins. More photos posted here.
FBI: Illinois Man Indicted for Obstruction of Justice and Filing False Liens Against Two Federal Judges and Other Government Employees
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Justice Department announced July 25 that Tyree Davis Sr. of Flossmoor, Illinois, was arrested on an eight-count indictment charging him with obstruction of justice and filing fraudulent multi-billion-dollar liens against government employees. The indictment was returned on July 24, 2013, by a federal grand jury in Chicago.[Read More…]
FBI: Alleged Attempts to Collect Debts Lead to Extortion Charges Against Nine Chicago Men
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three federal grand jury indictments were unsealed July 24 charging a total of nine defendants with allegedly collecting debts through the use of intimidation, fear, and, in one instance, physical violence. The indictments, which were returned Tuesday, were unsealed July 24 following arrests made by special agents of[Read More…]
MPP Airs Ad at Brickyard 400 NASCAR Race
NASCAR fans attending this weekend’s Brickyard 400 races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be greeted by an MPP video ad in support of making marijuana legal for adults. It is scheduled to air dozens of times on a jumbotron outside the entrance of the speedway, which will be “the[Read More…]
