ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to keep both students and faculty safe as they head back to school. House Bill 5602 allows juvenile criminal records to be shared with school officials when there is an imminent threat to individuals at the school and certain[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Law to Create Jobs and Improve Recreation
New Law Allows Carol Stream Park District to Complete Voter-Approved Projects and Create 225 Construction Jobs CAROL STREAM–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today continued his commitment to creating jobs by signing a new law allowing the Carol Stream Park District to complete several new projects that will benefit the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Vetoes “Plastic Bag’ Bill, Calls it a Roadblock to Innovation
Victory for environment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed a bill which would have removed the right of home rule communities to implement innovative solutions to the plastic bag litter problem. In his veto message, the governor said the bill is more restrictive on municipalities than any other[Read More…]
Attorneys Seek Evidence in Beating of Jailed NATO 5 Defendant
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012,. On Thursday morning, August 23, attorneys for Mark Neiweem filed an emergency motion to preserve evidence related to a beating Neiweem sustained at the hands of Cook County sheriffs earlier in the week that sent him to Stroger Hospital. Neiweem is among a group of arrestees[Read More…]
Avoid Traffic Headaches Monday: Read This Article
(GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- To avoid traffic headaches, Park Forest residents and others using North Street should observe the following for Monday, August 27: North Street is Closed between N. Orchard Drive and Holly Street. West bound traffic from Western Avenue will be detoured South on Holly Street. Westbound[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 27, 2012
Marian Catholic Student William Perkins (Park Forest) recently began his Eagle Scout project, building a prayer garden for the Sisters at his high school. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale is one of the organization’s primary fund-raising projects. Proceeds from last[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Enhance Physical Education in Illinois Schools
Continues “Walk Across Illinois Challenge” OAK PARK, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed a new law to enhance physical education in Illinois schools. In addition, the governor continued to urge Illinois residents to take the “Walk Across Illinois Challenge” (walkacrossillinois.org), a program the governor launched to improve the[Read More…]
Tuition-free Highway Construction Program
Highway Construction Careers Training Program ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Are you a female, minority, or disadvantaged person interested in a highway construction career? Do you have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle? Are you 18 years or older, have your high school diploma or GED? Can you pass a[Read More…]
Highway Construction Careers Training Program
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation, through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), has established a Highway Construction Careers Training Program through the following community colleges. Also view HCCTP News. Each community college will hold 8-week sessions (2-3 sessions per academic year) in which minorities, women and disadvantaged[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Illinois Olympian Day
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. WHEREAS, athletic achievement in the international community fosters a sense of inspiration and pride within our towns, our states and the country; and, WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has the opportunity to celebrate those athletes who work tirelessly to achieve their goals, to recognize the contributions[Read More…]
