Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. The globe experienced the 10th warmest May since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña ended its 2011 cycle. The Arctic sea ice extent was the third smallest extent for May on record. The monthly analysis from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
AAA: June Gas Prices Finally Falling
AURORA, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011 – Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana fell in June, which is the first time since October 2010 there has been a month-over-month decrease. Monthly average prices in Illinois reached $4.01, according to AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report. The Illinois average for regular unleaded[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Special Envoy for Sudan Lyman
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. President Obama today met with Ambassador Princeton Lyman, his Special Envoy for Sudan, to discuss the status of mediation efforts to end the political and humanitarian crisis in Abyei and the humanitarian crisis and violence in Southern Kordofan. The President expressed deep concern over the[Read More…]
Army Released May Suicide Data
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. The Army released suicide data today for the month of May. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 21 potential suicides: one has been confirmed as suicide, and 20 remain under investigation. For April 2011, the Army reported 16 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of[Read More…]
Construction to Start on New Affordable Apartments for Kendall County Seniors
OSWEGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Dozens of Kendall County seniors living on a limited budget will have new affordable housing opportunities in spring 2012. Construction is set to start on the 60-unit Diamond Senior Apartments of Oswego as a result of the investment of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Ban Self-Promotion on State-Funded Billboards
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that would prevent state officials from putting their name or likeness on billboards or electronic signs paid for with taxpayer dollars. “Government belongs to the people,” said Governor Quinn. “When state government gets the word out about a program or service[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Malcolm Weems to Lead Department of Central Management Services
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Governor Quinn today appointed Malcolm Weems as director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Today’s action is the latest in a series of appointments the Governor is making as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, fostering economic development and increasing efficiency[Read More…]
First Birds in Northern Illinois Test Positive for West Nile Virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, today announced the first birds this year in Northern Illinois testing positive for West Nile virus were found in LaSalle County. “With the temperature heating up, we could see more West Nile virus circulating. In hotter weather we[Read More…]
Madigan Alerts Consumers to Dangers of Fuel Gel in Firepots
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging consumers to immediately stop using fuel gels in firepots due to their serious potential for causing severe burns. Recent media reports have brought to light severe and even life-threatening burns and injuries suffered by people using the scented fuel gels, which[Read More…]
ACLU and Other Groups Urge President Obama to Honor American Soldiers and Public Servants Who Opposed Torture
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union today joined with other organizations to send a letter to the White House calling on President Obama to formally honor the soldiers and public servants who opposed the Bush administration’s torture policies. The letter comes as the death of Osama bin[Read More…]
