Property in Roseland Community will be 200th Building Demolished as Part of Mayoral Initiative to Identify, Secure and Demolish Vacant Buildings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Department of Buildings is demolishing the 200th dangerous building as part of the Mayor’s initiative to identify, secure and demolish[Read More…]
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Illinois Vehicle Crash Fatalities, Injuries Involving Deer Decline
IDOT, IDNR Urge Motorists to Drive Defensively and Be Alert for Seasonal Wildlife Activity Along Roadsides SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced that fatal crashes, injuries and the number of motorists killed in accidents involving deer declined[Read More…]
Illinois Hardest Hit Program Helps 5,000th Homeowner Protect Home from Foreclosure
Statewide program offers struggling homeowners up to $25,000 in federal funds CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. When James Thomas Henry lost his job a year after buying a new townhouse, the suburban Bloomingdale resident feared he might also lose his home because he wouldn’t be able to make his mortgage payments.[Read More…]
Illinois Wins National Housing Award for Program that Helps Homebuyers, Rebuilds Communities Hit by Foreclosure
Illinois Building Blocks is an Innovative Approach to Homeownership and Stabilizing Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. As communities across the country look for ways to rebuild in the aftermath of foreclosures, a number of them in Illinois are getting a boost from an innovative program that has been recognized for excellence[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 29, 2012
Tia, Jacob and Faith Nichols of Sauk Village and Adellar Laye of Park Forest showed up shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning at Park Forest Village Hall to be first in line for early voting. The lines were steady all day long. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-October 29, 2012.[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the Illinois DREAM Fund
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2012. “The DREAM Fund will give families and students across Chicago and Illinois a better chance to achieve the American Dream and I applaud today’s unveiling of the Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship allowing students to apply for scholarships and encouraging them to continue to pursue their education regardless[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Department of Water Management Announce New Strategies to Increase Minority Participation
Construction Contracts Smaller to Provide Opportunity for More Firms to Win Business; Include 10% Upfront Payment to Provide Operating Capital Support; Contractors Required to Hold Job Fairs in Neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the Department of Water Management (DWM) is changing its bid process to increase[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Vital New Stretch of Illinois Route 255 in Godfrey
Illinois Jobs Now! Project Created 285 Jobs, Will Improve Access from Godfrey to St. Louis, Reduce Travel Time and Enhance Safety GODFREY –(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn, joined by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and other state and local officials today clipped a ceremonial ribbon signifying the completion[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Completion of $16.1 Million Transportation Infrastructure Project in Galesburg
Major Illinois Jobs Now! Project Created 140 Construction Jobs, Will Improve Public Safety, Expand Commerce and Access to Local Businesses GALESBURG–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, local leaders and rail officials to announce the completion of a new $16.1 million Illinois Jobs[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, October 26, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Octobr 26, 2012. Nearly 70,000 Alliance Members Join VP Biden on Teleconference Call Nearly 70,000 members of the Alliance for Retired Americans joined a call this week with Vice President Joe Biden to learn more about the Obama Administration’s commitment to keeping Medicare and Social Security strong for future[Read More…]
