CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012. The newly-reconstituted Illinois Lottery Control Board (LCB) held its first meeting recently, and unanimously elected former Chicago Bear Gary Fencik as it chairman. The 5-member board was appointed by Governor Pat Quinn, and held its first meeting Oct 10 in Chicago. “The newly appointed Control[Read More…]
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Illinois Donates More Than $1.1 Million in Surplus Winter Gear to Help Homeless Stay Warm
State distributes winter clothing to nearly 60 organizations statewide that assist the homeless SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012. Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Director Malcolm Weems today announced that the state will donate boots, coats, sleeping bags and other gear to help thousands of homeless individuals stay warm during the[Read More…]
Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 Unveiled
New Cultural Plan was Developed Over Months of Meetings with Stakeholders and Community Members Across Chicago; Community Input Led Directly to a New Initiative to Develop an Arts Education Plan for Chicago Public Schools CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Helps Working Families Connect With Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network
Thousands of Illinois Residents Getting Help to Save Their Homes; South Holland Event is Latest to Connect Families Facing Foreclosure with Resources SOUTH HOLLAND–(ENEWSPF)– October 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn met on Friday with homeowners seeking help from foreclosure and outlined the progress of his Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN)[Read More…]
From Tents to Homes: Celebrating Eviction Resistance!
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012. On October 15, 2011, thousands marched with Occupy Chicago, from Jackson and LaSalle to Congress Plaza, attempting to establish an encampment to bring attention to mass inequality and corporate control of our political system. The City of Chicago responded by illegally evicting demonstrators, arresting 305 protesters over[Read More…]
Fallen Firefighters Ceremony Held At St. Irenaeus, Followed By Parade (Video/Text)
Fallen firefighters service after the flags (colors) have been set. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 2012 Park Fire Department 32nd Annual Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Service and Parade. Video below. Thursday, October 11, 2012.
Mayor Emanuel Names Barbara Byrd-Bennett as the New CEO of Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Mayor Emanuel announced today that he has named Barbara Byrd-Bennett the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). A former teacher and principal, Byrd-Bennett is a lifelong educator with experience running schools and districts in New York City, Detroit and Cleveland. She replaces Jean-Claude Brizard[Read More…]
Alliance For Retired Americans Friday Alert, October 12, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Vice Presidential Debate Highlights the Romney-Ryan Budget Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan got their turn in the spotlight Thursday night, debating the issues in a 90-minute session at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. They differed sharply over how best to ensure the solvency[Read More…]
Russia: Investigate Attack on Gay-Friendly Bar
Homophobic Laws Create Climate for Assault Moscow–(ENEWSPF)–12 October 2012. Russian authorities should promptly and effectively investigate a violent attack on a gay-friendly club in Moscow on October 11, 2012, Human Rights Watch said today. The attack took place several days after People’s Council, a nationalist organization, said publicly that homosexuality[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Open House to be Held on Saturday, October 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 12, 2012. The annual Park Forest Fire Department Open House will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your family out for a fun filled day including tours, displays and demonstrations. Kids love this event! The Park Forest Fire Department is[Read More…]
