More Than 100 State Cooling Centers Open Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2013. With record-breaking temperatures expected this week, Governor Pat Quinn is urging residents to take advantage of the state’s cooling centers. Governor Quinn today opened more than 100 cooling centers throughout Illinois to help those without air conditioning beat[Read More…]
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Review and Official Trailer: INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED (NO SE ACEPTAN DEVOLUCIONES)
Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski OK. If I were reviewing this movie as The Regular Guy (the nom de plum of Chicago radio announcer Marty Lennartz when he’s reviewing movies for WXRT-FM; he does a mean Northwest Side uhduh City aaac-cent), I would probably start out saying that, “I t’ought[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Statement on Increasing Protections for Students and Transit Riders
Ordinance Creates Safety Zones and Increases Penalties Along CTA Routes, Near Stations and Stops CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. “As a city, we have a responsibility to protect riders of buses and trains, especially the many students who rely on the CTA as a key mode of transportation, from the dangers of[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Don Wade
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. As a city, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Don Wade. For nearly three decades, Don entertained and enlightened his listeners and the lifetime of contributions he made to our city will be truly missed. Don’s zeal for his job was matched only by[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Releases Statement on Passing of Radio Host Don Wade
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement regarding the passing of legendary radio host Don Wade. “Don Wade wasn’t only a legendary radio star, he was a devoted husband and father who knew the value of family. “When you were on the air with Don, you could[Read More…]
National Park Service Interested in Telling the Pullman Story
Kelly, Durbin, Kirk Release Study Favoring National Park Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk today announced the National Park Service (NPS) has released a study which concludes that the Pullman community in Chicago’s South Side has unique historical significance and[Read More…]
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Unprecedented Hearings Tuesday on Federal Enforcement of State Marijuana Laws
Following the hearings, patient advocates will host Google Hangout panel at 5pm ET to discuss reaction to testimony Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Less than two weeks after the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum on how it intends to enforce marijuana laws in states that have legalized its use,[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Appoints Martin J. Oberman as the City’s Representative to the Metra Board of Directors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced his intention to appoint Martin J. Oberman to the Metra Board of Directors. Mr. Oberman has spent over forty years in civic service, fighting to bring greater accountability and reform to aspects of municipal and state government. Notably, he served the City[Read More…]
Kiwanis Club to Host 62nd Annual Pancake Day
Park Forest—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. The Kiwanis Club will host its 62nd Annual Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. The event will feature all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and lots of fun.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Foreign-Owned Businesses Have Added Nearly 80,000 Jobs in Illinois Since 2009
Aims to Attract More Foreign Investment to Illinois During Trip to Japan TOKYO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that foreign-owned firms have added nearly 80,000 jobs in Illinois since 2009 when the governor took office, and more than 450 new foreign firms have located in the state during[Read More…]
