CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. “With the passing of Mayor Jane Byrne, the City of Chicago has lost a great trailblazer. Mayor Byrne was a Chicago icon who lived a remarkable life of service to our city. From signing the first ordinance to get handguns off of our streets, to bringing more[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Blue Island Man Receives Five Year Prison Sentence for Unemployment Fraud
Restitution of $234,000 Ordered After IDES Investigation CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. A Blue Island man was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $234,000 to the Illinois Department of Employment Security for defrauding the unemployment insurance program. IDES’ anti-fraud efforts initiated the investigation that led to the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Passing of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today made the following statement on the passing of former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne: “Jane Byrne leaves a legacy of tireless service to Chicago that will never be forgotten. “Her work on behalf of the city’s children and underserved communities has meant thousands[Read More…]
Governors State University Cuts the Ribbon on Renovated Library and CUBE
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Governors State University officially opened its newly renovated Library and Computer Connection Central – or CUBE. After nearly nine months of designing, bidding and building, and a construction investment of more than $2.5 million, the Library and CUBE are the newest star attractions on[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-Op Healthy Holidays Food Tasting on November 21 & 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. The South Suburban Food Co-Op, 208 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, will host a Healthy Holidays food tasting on Friday November 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The events are free and open to the[Read More…]
Three Touchdowns for Rosetta’s Lander
Comet from 40 metres EU–(ENEWSPF)–14 November 2014. After achieving touchdown on a comet for the first time in history, scientists and engineers are busy analysing this new world and the nature of the landing. Touchdown was confirmed at ESA’s Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany at 16:03 GMT/17:03 CET on[Read More…]
Nissan Brings ‘No Charge to Charge’ Program to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Chicagoans can now add free public charging to the long list of benefits of buying an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Nissan today launched its “No Charge to Charge” promotion that provides two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new LEAF from Nissan[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces ‘Connecting To Cash’ Series of Small Business Lending Events
$700,000 in Microloans is Currently Available for Businesses Across the City; Additional Support For Mid-Sized Loans up to $250,000 Each Also Available CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday kicked off a series of small business lending events co-hosted by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives[Read More…]
McDonald’s Rejects GMO Potatoes, Other Fast Food Chains Should Follow Suit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “This week McDonald’s, one of the largest fast food chains on the planet, told an agriculture news service that it would not use the J.R. Simplot Company’s Innate GMO potato. This victory for consumers is another[Read More…]
Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed Exclusively by Challenger Supply Holdings
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Coaire tankless gas water heater Recall Summary Name of product: Tankless gas water heaters Hazard: The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Challenger Supply Holdings at (800) 729-6118 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday[Read More…]
