Day: May 17, 2017

James R. Thompson Center

Riley Calls for a Development Plan Ahead of Sale of Thompson Center

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Governor Bruce Rauner continues to push the concept of selling the James R. Thompson Center; Illinois state government’s downtown Chicago epicenter, state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, Chair of the State Government Administration Committee, says that there are a number of factors looming over the sale that[Read More…]

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin

Durkin Co-Sponsors Bi-Partisan Bill Cracking Down on Vacant Property Fraud

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Owners of vacant properties who are not actively seeking tenants or buyers, or making alterations while continuing to receive property tax relief could face a vacancy fraud complaint and pay a penalty under bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). “Corporations or unscrupulous property[Read More…]

Marc Makkin

NLGJA to Present Lisa Ben Award to Longtime E! News Reporter Marc Malkin

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce that longtime E! News reporter Marc Malkin is the recipient of the 2017 Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage. Malkin will accept the award at NLGJA’s annual L.A. Exclusive benefit event in Los Angeles on June 20. “I am humbled and full[Read More…]

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