CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Students preparing to begin college this month should take care to exhaust every federal financial aid option available to them before turning to private student loans, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today while calling for passage of the Know Before You Owe Act of 2012, a[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Law to Crack Down on Loan Sharks
New law protects consumers from unlicensed lenders CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to shield consumers from unlicensed lenders. House Bill 3935 imposes a Class 4 felony on lenders who have not been licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and[Read More…]
IDOT Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Labor Day Crackdown
Law Enforcement Kick-Starts Effort to Get Impaired Drivers Off the Road SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today announced the opening of its Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort, and highlighted information depicting the frequent tragedy experienced when a motorist chooses to drive[Read More…]
After a Smashing Debut, Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District Plan to Expand Chicago Shakespeare In the Parks Next Summer
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Following a successful run at 10 parks throughout the City, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District plan to bring back and expand the Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program that was presented this summer with Chicago Shakespeare Theater and The Boeing Company. The goal next[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn Announce SalesForce.com is Expanding Chicago Office
World’s Leading Enterprise Cloud Computing Company to Double Local Workforce with New Facility CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Governor Pat Quinn today announced that salesforce.com is creating 200 jobs as it expands into a new facility in River North. The global software company has leased more than 100,000 square feet[Read More…]
Chicago Public Schools and CTA Announce Reduced Fare for Student Rides Extended for Full School Day
Reduced CTA Fares for Students Extended an Extra 30 Minutes to Accommodate Student Activities After the School Day Ends CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have partnered to extend reduced CTA fares for CPS students by an additional 30 minutes each day[Read More…]
As a Result of the Affordable Care Act People with Medicare Save More Than $4.1 Billion on Prescription Drugs
18 million with Medicare also receive free preventive services in the first seven months of 2012 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Nearly 5.4 million seniors and people with disabilities have saved more than $4.1 billion on prescription drugs as a result of the Affordable Care Act, Health and Human Services (HHS)[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Boost Protections to Women
Takes aim at sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed three new laws designed to provide greater protections to Illinois women from sexual assault and domestic violence. Earlier this week, the governor signed a new law to protect women from stalking. Today’s action is[Read More…]
Park Forest Secures $1.5 Million To Remove Blight
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- More long-time vacant properties in Park Forest are scheduled to meet the wrecking ball over the next six months, dramatically changing the town’s landscape in some sections and enhancing future development possibility. Economic Development and Planning Director Hildy Kingma announced Monday night at Park Forest’s Board Meeting[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 20, 2012
Youth Day returns to Park Forest on August 25. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-August 20, 2012. The Park Forest Youth Commission will present its 13th Annual Youth Day Celebration on Saturday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will enjoy horse and pony rides, face painting, entertainment, school[Read More…]
