Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan alerted Illinois residents today about a “free money” scam. Consumers have complained to Madigan’s office that they have received solicitations from social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram that provide links to get “free money” from her office through alleged[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Sexual Harassment Hotline
Toll-free number and website will help connect the public with resources to address sexual harassment CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) announced today the creation of a toll-free sexual harassment hotline to provide resources to the public, including referrals to counseling and[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s 61st Annual Beaux Arts Ball to be Held on March 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walkway in DownTown Park Forest, invites you to its 61st Annual Beaux Arts Ball Fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and school. The Ball will be held at the Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 East Richton[Read More…]
Governors State University to Screen Documentary Movie ‘Resilience’ on Feb. 20
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Governors State University (GSU) will screen the documentary movie ‘Resilience’ on Tuesday, February 20 at 6 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the screening. The movie will be shown at GSU’s Sherman Hall, 1 West University Parkway. Educators from across the south suburbs[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Library Cut the Ribbon on the Newly Renovated Woodson Regional Library
Nearly $9 million investment will serve as a community anchor for south side residents, housing the largest collection of African American history and literature in the Midwest CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon, Secretary of State Jesse White, local[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2017 Dean’s List for Full Time & Part-time Students
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the PSC Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better,[Read More…]
Rep. Greg Harris Democratic Response to Governor Rauner’s 2018 Budget Address (Video)
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Democratic response to the governor’s budget address was delivered by state Representative Greg Harris. Video of his remarks can be found here: https://livestream.com/blueroomstream/events/8049607/videos/170237528 Source: Office of Rep. Greg Harris
Governor Rauner Delivers 2018 Budget Address (Video and Transcript)
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Governor Rauner delivered his 2018 budget address today. Rauner singled out major cuts to teacher pension programs and public sector unions, saying each need to take more responsibility for their part in the state’s financial troubles by accepting less state help and lower[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans’ Home Quincy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after two new cases of Legionnaires’ disease were confirmed at the Illinois Veterans’ Home (IVH) Quincy: “Last month, the Governor stated that his goal was ‘zero instances of Legionella infection’ at[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Cocaine and Firearm Charges
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Ryan A. Pancyrz, 29, a Rockford man was sentenced yesterday in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon on April 8, 2016. Pancyrz was[Read More…]
