Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced that she was introducing the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2013. The legislation will waive fines for most first time paper work infractions. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator David Vitter (R-LA). “When I listen to[Read More…]
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Early Voting Begins Today for the April 9 Election
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds voters that Early Voting begins today, March 25 for the April 9 Consolidated Election. There are more than 990 races on the ballot for offices ranging from park and school districts to municipal and township seats. There are also 38 local[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $486 Million Spring Construction Program for Roads and Bridges
Investment Will Put Thousands to Work Across Illinois With One of the Largest Spring Construction Programs in State History CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $486 million in road and bridge projects that will be started this spring – one of the largest early-season construction programs in the[Read More…]
Representative DeLuca Advances Two Bills Aimed at Assisting Local Communities, Protecting and Helping Residents
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2013. Separate legislation sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) to end payment delays to local municipalities and crack down on disorderly renters passed out of House committees last week. “Both measures aim to help and improve the district,” said DeLuca. “These bills help our area. One[Read More…]
Illinois: House Committee Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Legislation to legalize the licensed cultivation of industrial hemp, House Bill 2668, has been approved by the Illinois House Agriculture and Conservation Committee in a 9-8 vote. The measure now awaits action from the full House. You can read the full text of House Bill 2668 here. The[Read More…]
Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on LGBT Health Awareness Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. Shortly after the Affordable Care Act was enacted, President Obama asked me to identify steps we could take at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. As we mark the beginning of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Retail Complex As Next Phase In Pullman Neighborhood Opportunity Plan
Project will create 600 jobs, part of overall revitalization of historic community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2013. On Saturday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the start of the next phase of the Pullman Park mixed-use development project, describing the $45.8 million retail complex as a key to ongoing revitalization of the historic Pullman[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Trustee Candidates: In Their Own Words
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These statements have been provided by each individual candidate and have been published unedited by The Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government in Park Forest as a service to all candidates and to the voters of Park Forest. The statements are the sole responsibility of the candidates. The[Read More…]
Video: Complete Final Park Forest Village Trustee Candidates’ Forum March 24, 2013
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This is the final of four Candidates’ Forums sponsored by the Non-Partisan Local Government of Park Forest. This one was co-sponsored by the Park Forest Cooperatives. MODERATOR Judge Ray Funderburk SPONSORS Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee Park Forest Cooperatives CANDIDATES David Atkins III JeRome Brown Joseph Carroll Andrew[Read More…]
Video: Opening Statements – Final Park Forest Village Trustee Candidates’ Forum
Judge Ray Funderburk of Park Forest served as moderator for the final candidates’ forum Sunday. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- Opening statements from the final of four Candidates’ Forums sponsored by the Non-Partisan Local Government of Park Forest. This one was co-sponsored by the Park Forest Cooperatives. Each candidate was permitted[Read More…]
