City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony on Resolution to Support Stronger Penalties CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Alderman James Balcer (11th), State Representative Michael Zalewski (21st), State Senator Tony Munoz (1st), Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy and families who have suffered[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Urges Illinois Residents to Join Multi-State, International Earthquake Drill
On October 17, Millions Will Join the Great Central U.S. Shakeout to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Octoer 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged every Illinois resident, school and business to participate in a multi-state, international earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. This will mark the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Downers Grove North High School Day in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed October 15, 2013 to be Downers Grove North High School Day in Illinois in honor of the inspirational Anne Wagner and the classmates who rallied to support her. Anne, who has Down syndrome, missed half of her sophomore year and almost all[Read More…]
Annual College Fair to be Hosted By Prairie State College on October 29
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Illinois College Exposition Fair (ICE) from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, in the Atrium on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. More than 120 representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Co-Sponsorship of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. On October 14, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her co-sponsorship of H.R. 15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This bill contains many of the same provisions included in the immigration reform bill that passed the Senate in July. According to the nonpartisan Congressional[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Unlikely to Push Employers to Drop Health Insurance Coverage
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. In the race for the best workers, small firms have always been at a bit of a competitive disadvantage when it comes to benefits they can offer. The Affordable Care Act is expected to change that, said Helen Levy, a research associate professor with the University[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Open House for Parents on November 13
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. South Suburban College is planning a special open house event for parents designed to showcase the programs, services and financial advantages that South Suburban College offers students of all ages. This is an SSC Parental Engagement & Networking Support event, or “PENS.” This first annual[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens FER-PAL Construction U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
Governor Personally Recruited Water Company That Will Employ 50 Workers at its Elgin Headquarters ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn joined FER-PAL Construction officials today to open the water main rehabilitation company’s new U.S. headquarters in Elgin, creating 50 new jobs. Governor Quinn’s personal involvement helped convince the firm to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Transportation Investments as Part of Vision to Drive Chicago’s Southland Forward
$3.4 Million in Investments Will Help Local Governments Fund Road Projects; Part of Regional Plan That Includes South Suburban Airport and Illiana Expressway TINLEY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday addressed the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and outlined his economic vision for the south suburbs of Chicago, which[Read More…]
UUCC’s Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Present The Schticklers on November 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2013. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents The Schitcklers on Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The accomplished musicians that make up The Schticklers are Barb Silverman, lively[Read More…]
