Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today a multi-count complaint has been filed against a Champaign County tire recycler for allegedly leaving thousands of uncovered used tires outdoors in violation of state environmental safety standards. Health officials warn that water accumulates in the tires and creates a breeding[Read More…]
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Drew Peterson Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2012. A seven-man, five woman jury today found former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson guilty of first-degree murder in the 2004 drowning death of his thir wife, Kathleen Savio. Following the reading of the verdict, Peterson was handcuffed and led away from the courtroom. “We would like to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Named to National Governors Association Economic Development and Commerce Committee
Governors Will Help Shape Federal Economic Policies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was named to the National Governors Association (NGA) Economic Development and Commerce Committee by NGA Chair Delaware Governor Jack Markell and NGA Vice Chair Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin. The committee of economic leaders from throughout the country[Read More…]
Public Meetings Scheduled for Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac Passenger Rail Corridor Program
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2012. The departments of transportation for Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, in association with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), are announcing a series of public meetings for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared for the Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac Passenger Rail Corridor Program. The meetings are being held to:[Read More…]
Occupy Obama Day 2: Homeowners & Anti-Eviction Activists Demand President Obama Replace Head of Fannie&Freddie, Ed DeMarco
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2012. Chicagoans fighting eviction and foreclosure will rally with Maria Dolores at the regional offices of Fannie Mae, a taxpayer-funded mortgage lending company that is evicting Dolores and thousands of other families across Chicago. For months, Dolores had sought a mortgage modification from her lender, Indy Mac/One West Bank. For more[Read More…]
Another $46 Million in Benefit Fraud Identified in Illinois
New Program’s Second Phase Fights Waste, Fraud and Abuse CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. More than 12,000 individuals who wrongfully collected nearly $46 million in unemployment insurance benefits while gainfully employed have been notified that if they do not agree to a repayment plan their federal and state taxes will be garnished[Read More…]
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to Speak on Importance of Mental Health Services at Public Meeting on September 5
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. Less than five months after the closure of half of Chicago’s public mental health clinics, growing concern over the consequences of unattended community mental health needs is prompting widespread calls for their re-opening. The latest voice supporting the movement for re-opened, fully funded, and fully staffed public clinics is Cook[Read More…]
September 4-6: Occupy Obama
Three Days of Action in Solidarity with the DNC Protests CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. In solidarity with those protesting the Democratic National Convention, Occupy Chicago will launch three days of demonstrations centered at Barack Obama’s 2012 Campaign Headquarters. The actions will focus on Obama’s failures as a president, and show how[Read More…]
Main Street Music Fest Coming Saturday, September 15, 2012, 11 a.m. Downtown Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest, in conjunction with the 57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, will host a music festival on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The lineup of bands performing includes an eclectic mix of renowned artists from Chicago and the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 3, 2012
Willow tree over the bridge at Central Park. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2012. Many of us consider Labor Day as the holiday that marks the end of summer. While it will be hard to think of summer ending when the forecast is for another 90 degree day for this holiday,[Read More…]
