Rogers Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Today, Astor House tenants and members of the Rogers Park community are bringing their frustrations with unsafe building conditions and BJB Properties’ forced displacement of residents to 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore’s office. For weeks, tenants have been asking Moore to assist them in getting[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect MONDAY In Vermont
MONTPELIER, VT-(ENEWSPF)- Legislation adopted this year to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession will go into effect on Monday. Vermont is the 17th state in the nation to decriminalize or legalize marijuana possession. “This is a much-needed step forward toward a more sensible marijuana policy,” said Matt Simon, legislative analyst[Read More…]
New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Bill Receives Final Approval From Legislature; Gov. Hassan Will Sign It Into Law
CONCORD-(ENEWSPF)- New Hampshire state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Wednesday that will allow state residents with serious illnesses obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The bill will now be transmitted to Gov. Maggie Hassan, who announced last week that she will sign it into[Read More…]
U.S. Conference Of Mayors Calls On Federal Government To Respect State And Local Marijuana Laws
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Conference of Mayors unanimously adopted a resolution Monday that urges the federal government to refrain from interfering in the implementation of state and local marijuana laws, such as those adopted by voters in Colorado and Washington that establish state- and locally-regulated marijuana markets for adults.[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Confronting the Growing Threat of Climate Change
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people about a plan he unveiled a few days ago that confronts the growing threat of climate change, which will cut carbon pollution, protect our country from the impacts of climate change, and lead the world in a coordinated[Read More…]
President Preckwinkle Releases FY 2014 Preliminary Budget
$152 million projected deficit will require tough decisions; pledges no sales or property tax hikes Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2014 which projected a $152.1 million deficit. Since taking office, President Preckwinkle has solved for more than $1 billion[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session Coming to GSU in July
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry or mathematics) Professional License (PLE) and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. An information session will be held on July 9, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University’s E-Lounge. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Works Clears Tree Felled By Storm Overnight
(Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Public Works crews worked overnight to clear the maple tree felled by a storm Monday evening. By Tuesday morning at 7:14 a.m., the tree was completely gone. Kudos to PFDPW for such quick action! Below are pictures of the tree Monday evening. (Photos[Read More…]
Clerk Orr releases 2012 Tax Rates
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office on Tuesday released the 2012 property tax rates of more than 1,500 taxing agencies* showing the City of Chicago’s composite tax rate increased 17 percent in 2012, while tax rates in suburban Cook County increased 10 to 15 percent. Chicago’s equalized assessed[Read More…]
District 163 Announces Young Author Winners
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Young Author winners in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 were recognized recently at a Board of Education meeting for the original short stories and poems they created. The students’ work also included illustrations. The students and their winning entries are: ALGONQUIN PRIMARY CENTER Chisom Ezeji-Okoye, kindergarten,[Read More…]
