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Raptors on Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Program on April 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 30, 2013. Come see a Peregrine Falcon named Stella, a Red-tailed Hawk named Sky, and a Saw-whet Owl named Sophie. These are just some of the raptors that will be coming to Park Forest’s Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, on April 11 at 7 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Redmoon Announce the Great Chicago Fire Festival
2014 Cultural Event to Activate the Chicago River, Create a Platform for Community Engagement A rendering of the procession of illuminated floating fiberglass sculptures. The rendering was created by Lin Ye. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a plan to partner with Redmoon, the large-scale spectacle and public[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Hosts Illinois’ First Women Business Owner Symposium
Encourages Women Entrepreneurs to Use Available State Resources to Grow Their Businesses CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Coinciding with Women’s History Month, Governor Pat Quinn today hosted Illinois’ first Women Business Owners Symposium (WBOS) at the UIC Forum in Chicago. Today’s event is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to encourage entrepreneurship that[Read More…]
HHS Finalizes Rule Guaranteeing 100 Percent Funding for New Medicaid Beneficiaries
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a final rule with a request for comments that provides, effective January 1, 2014, the federal government will pay 100 percent of the cost of certain newly eligible adult Medicaid beneficiaries. These payments will be in[Read More…]
Illinois Filmmakers Encouraged to Enter Work in State’s Short Film Competition
Sixth Year for Illinois Film Office Shortcuts Competition CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Illinois filmmakers who are looking for the next big break are invited to enter their work in the 2013 Shortcuts competition which kicks off today. In its sixth year, Shortcuts is a statewide short film competition sponsored by the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches Blue Waters Supercomputer at University of Illinois
State Invested $60 Million to House Largest and Fastest Supercomputer on Any University Campus URBANA-CHAMPAIGN–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday joined the National Science Foundation, officials from the University of Illinois and other state and business leaders to launch the Blue Waters Supercomputer at the University of Illinois at[Read More…]
Tenants Tell Metrobank ‘Don’t Push Us Out of Pilsen!’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Tenants at 1140 W. 18th St. say the building has fallen into disrepair since Metrobank assumed ownership last fall and now, the bank is threatening to evict them. At 12:15 p.m. today outside the 1800 S. Halsted Metrobank, the building’s residents are fighting back. As supporters hold[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Meeting on US Drug Policy on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host an educational meeting on the topicof Drug Policy in the USon Wednesday, April 10, at 7:00 PM at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest. A panel of speakers will[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Secretary LaHood Announce Next Step Towards Innovative Financing for Chicago Riverwalk
Continuous Walkway to Connect Lake Michigan to Confluence of the Three River Branches CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the USDOT is inviting the City of Chicago to submit a formal application for a federal loan to complete the[Read More…]
