Choice of Holmes Comes at Tail End of Thorough, Transparent Process; Holmes in Line to Represent Seventh Ward at Next Council Meeting CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Natashia L. Holmes will be the new alderman representing Chicago’s seventh ward. “After an extensive and thorough process, I[Read More…]
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Man Fighting Deportation to be Representative Gutierrez’ Guest at State of the Union Address
Congressman Has Been Helping South Carolina Father Fight Deportation Case For More Than A Year Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) announced today that he would bring Gabino Sanchez, a South Carolina father and husband fighting deportation, to be his guest at the President’s State of the Union[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Invites Mother of Illinois Shooting Victim to the State of the Union
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth has invited Denise Reed, the mother of Starkesia Reed and an advocate against gun violence, to the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Starkesia Reed was a fourteen year old honor roll student who was killed by a stray bullet from an[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, State’s Attorney Alvarez and Police Superintendent McCarthy Introduce Legislation Strengthening Illinois Gun Laws
Legislation Requires Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes; State’s Attorney Issues Directive to Prosecutors to Seek Maximum Penalties Until Law is Passed CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy today announced the introduction of statewide gun safety legislation that increases[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Clean Water Project to Create 2,000 Jobs and Protect Environment
Illinois Clean Water Initiative Will Invest $250 Million to Update Wastewater Treatment, Reduce Flooding and Clean Up Chicago Area Waterways CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today awarded a $250 million low-interest loan to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to move forward with crucial projects to[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $50,000 to Help Chicago Public Schools Recover from Multiple Shootings
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students has awarded Chicago Public Schools (CPS) an Immediate Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant totaling nearly $50,000. The grant will provide assistance for recovery efforts following 35 shootings this past year at four[Read More…]
State Representative DeLuca Appointed Chairman of Cities and Villages Committee
New Committee Assignments put lawmaker in strong position to help community Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2013. Building on is efforts to improve local government and make our area an even better place to live, State Representative Anthony DeLuca has been recently appointed Chairman of the Cities and Villages Committee in[Read More…]
Congressmen Bobby Rush and Danny Davis Endorse Robin Kelly
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, was endorsed by Congressmen Bobby Rush and Danny Davis at a press conference this afternoon. “Our communities are facing an epidemic of gun violence, and we need more members of Congress who can be trusted to fight for common[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 11, 2013
Community Gardens in Park Forest, summer 2012. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2013. The days are getting longer and seed and flower catalogs are in the mailbox. This could only mean one thing – gardening season is right around the corner! The Park Forest Environment Commission will host an Informational[Read More…]
Governors State University Hosting Annual High School Art Festival
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will host the annual Southwest Suburban Conference High School Art Festival on February 15 and 16 in the university’s Visual Arts Gallery. Sixteen area high schools are taking part in this year’s festival, which is designed to bring together students to view art work,[Read More…]
