SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the 2013 consumption advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. This year, new advisories are being issued for the following lakes and rivers: Crab Orchard Creek, Jackson County Powderhorn Lake, Cook County Additionally, several less-restrictive advisories have been[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Launches Illinois Creative Economy Initiative
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. As part of his commitment to creating jobs and driving Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Quinn today launched the Illinois Creative Economy Initiative. The initiative will explore innovative strategies to grow the $2.7 billion creative economy in Illinois, which employs thousands of people and is a key driver[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Ten Year Anniversary of the Iraq War
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. This week marks the ten year anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War. While that conflict has been brought to an end, we must never lose sight of the tremendous sacrifices our brave men and women in uniform made during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation[Read More…]
Act Before Midnight Tonight to Stop Antibiotic Use in Organic Apple and Pear Production
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. The phase-out of antibiotic use in apple and pear production may continue beyond 2014 unless the public speaks out. Luckily, unlike the closed-door meetings that surround the rulemaking process in other government agencies, organic regulations are unique because they include a key ingredient: you, the[Read More…]
Madigan, Attorneys General Call for New Leadership of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Letter to President, Congressional Leadership Calls Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac an “Obstacle to Progress” For Nation’s Homeowners; Stresses the Need for Principal Write-Downs Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Calling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a “direct impediment to our economic recovery” by the continued refusal to give principal relief for struggling[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns About High Cost of Tax Refund Offers During Tax Season
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinoisans to beware of the high cost of tax-refund anticipation products as the deadline for filing annual tax returns nears. Madigan said her office is monitoring businesses that offer tax-refund anticipation loans and checks this tax season in light of a[Read More…]
Veteran Hiring Event to Fill Jobs Across Illinois
IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber Partner to Put Veterans to Work; Pre-Registration is Encouraged for Best Service, Results CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. One of the largest efforts to help Veterans find employment returns to Chicago on Thursday, March 21, 2013 for the Hire Our Heroes hiring event. The U.S. Chamber of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry with Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr After Their Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome somebody I met previously as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and we got to know each other, and I’m happy to welcome him back, Foreign Minister Bob Carr. I’m grateful for[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT St. Patrick’s Day events at White House and Department of State RWANDA/DRC Bosco Ntaganda at Embassy Kigali PAKISTAN Pakistani Parliament Completes its Term / Importance of Elections U.S. Support to Pakistan SYRIA SOC Conversations about Interim Government / Important that Opposition[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Nowruz
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. As you and your families come together to celebrate Nowruz, I want to extend my best wishes on this new spring and new year. Around the world, and here in the United States, you are gathering at the Nowruz table—to give thanks for loved ones, reflect[Read More…]
