No New Taxes, Fines or Fees, Eliminates Head Tax on Chicago Businesses; Major Investments in Children’s Programs, Public Safety, Neighborhood Services. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today presented the proposed 2013 budget to the City Council, an $8.3 billion budget that balances the City’s finances without introducing new taxes,[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces $47 Million Illinois Jobs Now! Project to Expand Illinois Route 5 / John Deere Road
Project Expected to Create More Than 600 Jobs, Reduce Congestion, Improve Safety MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn, joined by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and other state and local officials, today announced the plan to construct a new bridge over Illinois Route 5 and add additional lanes to[Read More…]
Illinois Integrity Program Uncovers Nearly $2 Million in Fraud
Inmates Face Criminal Charges, Barred from Future Benefits CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. More than 1,100 individuals could face criminal charges and must repay nearly $2 million in unemployment insurance benefits wrongfully paid on their behalf while they were in jail or prison, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced[Read More…]
New Lane Closures on Route 30 and Orchard to Begin Thursday, October 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 10, 2012. As part of the on-going road construction on Orchard Drive, new lane closures will begin on Thursday, October 11 that will impact both Eastbound and Westbound traffic on Route 30. Beginning Thursday morning, Route 30 will have only ONE lane open Westbound at Orchard and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Hails New Labor Agreement With CTA Iron Workers
More Flexibility, Reduced OT Among Changes; Mayor Also Highlights Recent Deals with SEIU CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday joined Chicago Transit Authority President Forrest Claypool in announcing a tentative agreement with one of the CTA’s oldest labor unions that will provide more flexibility and cost savings for CTA[Read More…]
Illinois Terrorism Task Force Awards $416,852 for Local Emergency Radios
Grants Will Help 41 Response Agencies Comply with Federal Narrowband Requirements SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012. The Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) announced today that 41 local emergency management agencies will receive a total of $416,852 to help them comply with federal communications requirements. The grants were recently awarded by the ITTF[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Illinois Senate District #40 Candidate Forum to be Held on October 10
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2012. The Leagues of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor and Park Forest Areas and the National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section invite the residents of the 40th Illinois Senate District and all residents of the area to attend a candidate forum on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Voter Registration at Park Forest Village Hall Through October 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2012. Today is the final day that eligible citizens who want to vote in the November 6, 2012 Presidential Election can register. Voter registration is taking place today until 5 p.m. in the Administration Offices (located on the second floor) of Park Forest Village Hall, 350[Read More…]
PSC to Host Halloween Family Fun Fest
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2012. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Halloween extravaganza filled with popcorn, hay rides, carnival games, prizes, and more on Wednesday, Oct.31, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the college’s Prairie Center gym, located on the main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.[Read More…]
PSC Job Fair Scheduled for October 17
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2012. Representatives from companies and institutions from across the metropolitan Chicago area will be recruiting for full- and part-time positions ranging from entry level to professional and managerial levels at the Prairie State College (PSC) annual fall job fair. This year’s job fair is being held[Read More…]
