Attorney General Urges Eligible Illinois Borrowers to Submit Claim Forms to Benefit Under Lending Discrimination Settlement Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today reminded Illinois borrowers who are eligible for compensation under the $335 million national settlement with Countrywide over lending discrimination to submit their claim forms by Friday[Read More…]
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Coeur Selects Chicago as Global Headquarters
Coeur to Move HQ to Chicago; Bringing 100 Jobs to the Downtown Area; Company Will Add 60 Positions in the Coming Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Officials from Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE: CDE, TSX:CDM) today joined Governor Pat Quinn’s administration and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to announce that Coeur will[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $750,000 Investment in Pilot Program to Increase Medical Job Training
New Start, Inc. to Offer Nurse Assistant Training Throughout Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by state and local leaders to announce a $750,000 grant that will increase opportunities for workers in Illinois to receive job training in the growing field of health care. Today’s announcement[Read More…]
With Monetary Award Program Funds Exhausted Federal Pell Grants Still Available
Illinois college students already eligible for over $1.1 billion in Pell Grants for the 2013-2014 academic year DEERFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. In just the first three months of 2013 Illinois students filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have already qualified for nearly $1.1 billion in federal Pell Grants[Read More…]
Early Vote Totals for Cook County Voters in Park Forest
Early vote totals for the April 9 Consolidated Election in Cook County courtesy Andrew DiCosmo. Remember that all early voting places are open to all Cook County voters. Data does not necessarily reflect votes cast for Park Forest elections. For more information on early voting in Cook and Will Counties,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Student Finds Her Passion in the Music Room
Marian Catholic junior Ellen Chmura. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ellen Chmura, a junior at Marian Catholic, has taken every opportunity to enhance her music skills. The Lansing Illinois resident was accepted by Music for All, a catalyst that creates life-changing experiences through music, to march in the Rose Bowl Parade in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Announce Up To 50 Learning Gardens Will Be Installed in Welcoming Schools for This Fall
A Total of 80 Learning Gardens Will Be Installed Across the City, Providing Students With Hands-On Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced today that up to 50 Learning Gardens will be installed in welcoming schools starting[Read More…]
Governors State Panel Looks for Common Ground in Gun Debate
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is hosting a panel discussion that will attempt to find areas of agreement on one of the most controversial topics of our time, guns in America. “Communicating Possibilities: Reframing the Gun Debate and Finding Common Ground,” takes place Thursday, April 4, at 5 p.m., in[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, March 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing FRANCE President Hollande’s Statement on the Death of Abu Zeid SYRIA Syrian Opposition Coalition / Moaz al-Khatib’s Announcement / Arab League U.S. Aid and Assistance / UN Role Issue of Chemical Weapons / UN Investigation Constant Contact with Wide Range of Syrians[Read More…]
For Park Forest Village Trustee: Robert McCray, Jonathan Vanderbilt, Theresa M. Settles
Jonathan Vanderbilt (right) "will bring a unique perspective and fresh ideas to the Board." (ENEWSPF) Commentary By Rosemary Piser Associate Editor Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2013. On April 9th, Park Forest residents will have the opportunity to elect three Trustees to the Village Board. Park Forest, like many communities, is[Read More…]
