Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2012. Northwestern Medicine physicians remind Chicagoans to take extra precautions in extreme weather A blast of snow, single-digit temperatures and high winds is expected to invade Chicago tonight bringing with it this season’s first winter storm. The wintry mix can pose unfavorable conditions, as well as serious health[Read More…]
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Park Forest Remembers Sandy Hook, CT, Shooting Victims With Candlelight Memorial (Story/Video)
Ashley Roche (left) and Mary Smith hold candles representing the Girl Scouts of America at the Sandy Hook, CT, Candlelight Memorial Service at the Library Wednesday evening. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A chill in the air and the slightest drizzle went unnoticed by the approximately three score who[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Receives OK to Complete Plan to Close Unnecessary Facilities
Closure of Empty, Half-Empty and Unnecessary Facilities Will Save Taxpayers About $100 Million Annually CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)– December 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that his administration is now able to proceed with closing empty, half-empty or unnecessary state facilities, which will save taxpayers about $100 million a year when combined[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Accept 51 New Law Enforcement Vehicles Manufactured at Torrence Avenue Ford Plant
New Interceptor Sedans and All-Wheel Drive SUVs Built in Chicago for Chicago Residents CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy today accepted 51 new Ford Interceptor law enforcement vehicles from the City’s $15 million order of 500 sedans and SUVs. The City’s order was[Read More…]
HHS Announces New Investment in School-based Health Centers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2012. Today Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced awards of more than $80 million to 197 school-based health center programs across the country, made possible by the Affordable Care Act. This funding will allow school-based health centers to serve an additional 384,000 students, and[Read More…]
Free Viewing Of Important Documentary: Breaking The Taboo
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2012. By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director The producers of an important and well-received film documentary have contacted NORML asking for help to make as many free viewings of Breaking The Taboo as possible before the film goes into traditional theater distribution. Of the many documentaries[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Investment in Early Childhood Education in Illinois
$45 Million Investment to Expand and Improve Vital Education Services in Communities Across Illinois CICERO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined students, families and teachers to announce $45 million for vital improvements to early childhood education facilities in high-need communities across Illinois. The 14 Early Childhood Construction Grants (ECCG)[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Praises Federal Approval That Clears the Way for High-Speed Rail
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Decision to Allow Full Build-out of Chicago-St. Louis High Speed Rail; Includes 10th Street Corridor in Springfield CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today praised action by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that clears the way for the full build-out of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Directs State Agencies to Further Strengthen School Emergency Response and Prevention
Coordinated Effort Will Review and Recommend Improvements to Existing Programs and Policies; New School Safety Video to Be Released in Early January CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims December 18, 2012 ‘Colby Burnett Day’
Honors Burnett’s outstanding performance on Jeopardy! CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following proclamation. WHEREAS, in 1832, Abraham Lincoln commented on the importance of education by stating “I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be[Read More…]
