SHANGHAI, CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. During his economic and business trade mission throughout China, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC), an Illinois-based association that represents leading research universities and technology companies, iBIO, an Illinois-based life sciences industry[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn Announces Major Trade Partnerships Between Illinois and China
SHANGHAI, CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Continuing his trade mission in China, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday visited Shanghai where he announced major steps to build upon Illinois’ role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. While in Shanghai the Governor took part in several economic development and education agreements that will[Read More…]
First Human West Nile Virus Case in Central Illinois For 2011 Reported
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in central Illinois for 2011. The Coles County Health Department is reporting a child tested positive for West Nile virus. “Although we’re seeing cooler temperatures, mosquitoes are still active[Read More…]
Madigan Sues Chicago Man for Alleged Immigration Fraud
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed suit yesterday against a Chicago man for cheating consumers out of at least $10,000 for help with their immigration applications that he never provided. Madigan filed the lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court alleging Vytautas Lekarauskas fraudulently charged immigrant consumers upfront fees[Read More…]
Durbin Commends Announcement of a Nearly $1.8 Million Federal Grant Award to Support Development of Aerospace Industry in Rockford
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday commended the Obama Administration’s announcement $1,769,987 in federal funding for a project – designed by seven Rockford Area groups – that aims to strengthen the local aerospace industry. The Rockford project is one of 20 winning projects awarded a total[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, September 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sep. 21, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with small arms fire. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor[Read More…]
Make A Difference on Pancake Day, Park Forest
"Life is bigger than just one, but one can make a diffence." The pancakes. The Pancatron. But what is Saturday really about? "Life is bigger than just one, but one can make a diffence." Saturday is about that one life you touch, that one you may never, ever meet. You[Read More…]
Annual Foodapalooza Fundraiser Just Fine at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- More than $1,000 and 3,000 pounds of food will benefit Respond Now as a result of the Prairie State College (PSC) Sixth Annual Foodapalooza event held earlier this month, co-hosted by Rooster Audio Visual Services. The monetary donations doubled the amount from last year to benefit the[Read More…]
Oct. 5 Lecture: Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a lecture on October 5, 2011 at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Art Institute is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The lecture will be given in the[Read More…]
HP Names Meg Whitman President and Chief Executive Officer
Palo Alto, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. HP today announced that its board of directors has appointed Meg Whitman as president and chief executive officer. In addition, Ray Lane has moved from non-executive chairman to executive chairman of the board of directors, and the board intends to appoint a lead independent director[Read More…]
