SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn released the below statement following yesterday’s introduction of House Bill 2615 to create a regulatory framework for hydraulic fracking. The governor directed members of his cabinet to help negotiate the bill to ensure the strongest environmental protections possible. “Today’s proposal is good news for[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Major Education Investment to Expand Job Training in South Suburbs
$52.5 Million Allied Health Addition at South Suburban College to Provide Essential Job Training in Fast-Growing Medical Fields SOUTH HOLLAND–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. As part of his commitment to create jobs and grow the Illinois economy, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by community leaders to announce a major state capital[Read More…]
On Opening Day of New $700M U of C Hospital, Protesters to Demand Access to Life-saving Care
Community continues push for U of C do its part to lower the homicide rate by opening a trauma center CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2013. Protesters including mothers of victims of violence, youth, students, alumni and protesters who were arrested by University of Chicago police at a peaceful protest 4 weeks ago[Read More…]
Drew Peterson Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for the Murder of Third Wife, Kathleen Savio
JOLIET—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2013. Judge Edward Burmila has sentenced Drew Peterson to serve 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. The judge denied Peterson’s request for a retrial early today and went directly into the sentencing hearing. During his sentencing, Peterson was given the chance[Read More…]
HHS Providing States With Additional Flexibility, Resources to Enhance Care
HHS announces 25 states will receive funding to test new models of care that will improve health, lower costs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the first recipients of State Innovation Model awards made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Nearly $300[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Belly Announce Belly Will Add 150 Jobs By 2014
Mayor Visits Company as Belly Logs its One-Millionth Member CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Mayor Emanuel visited Belly, Inc., at 600 W. Chicago, today to announce that the company will be creating 150 additional jobs in the coming year as it continues its rapid growth in Chicago. “Belly is a perfect example[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Further Investment in Choose Chicago to Build on First Year of Success in Promoting Chicago as an International Travel Destination
Partnership Will Expand Marketing by $5 Million to Promote O’Hare and Midway Airports as Part of Mayor Emanuel’s Multi-Faceted Approach to Reach 50 Million Visitors in the City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, along with the Chicago Department of Aviation and Choose Chicago, announced today that Choose Chicago[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Capital Investment in Illinois State University
$54 Million Fine Arts Complex Will Create 775 Construction Jobs and Strengthen University’s Renowned Arts Programs NORMAL–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $54 million capital investment to build a new fine arts complex that will strengthen Illinois State University’s renowned arts programs and create 775 construction jobs.[Read More…]
Knights of Columbus-Nina Council #3602 Annual Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday Night Through March 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2013. The Knights of Columbus-Nina Council #3602 will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, February 22, Friday, March 1, Friday, March 8, Friday, March 15, and at St. Irenaeus Church’s School Gym located at south Orchard and Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest. Serving is from[Read More…]
Pro-Equality Groups Ask President Obama to Ban LGBT Discrimination by Federal Contractors
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- More than 50 civil rights, religious, professional, labor, civic and education organizations sent a letter to President Obama calling for an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Because of a lack of federal protections, it remains[Read More…]
