Bringing Total to $275,000 to Assist Students in Illinois without Legal Status Obtain a Higher Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. Mayor Emanuel announced today that $250,000 in private donations has been raised for the Illinois DREAM Fund. The Mayor made the announcement during the historic Dream Relief Day hosted by the[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Statement on Declaration of All Illinois Counties as Eligible for Drought Relief
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement following the announcement by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declaring the remaining two Illinois counties, DuPage and Will, as eligible for drought relief. “Illinois’ hard-working farmers are the backbone of our economy,” Governor Quinn[Read More…]
Devo Remembers Romney’s Dog: ‘Don’t Roof Rack Me, Bro! (Seamus Unleashed)’ (Audio)
From Rolling Stone: Devo’s Jerry Casale wants it to be known that their newest song, "Don’t Roof Rack Me, Bro," isn’t meant as a partisan statement – even though it viciously mocks Mitt Romney for strapping his Irish Setter, Seamus, to the roof of his car for a 1983 family vacation. "This isn’t[Read More…]
Orchard Drive Replacement Means Illinois Street Detours Thursday and Monday
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The ongoing replacement of Orchard Drive will mean a smoother ride for all, topped with a double left-turn lane at Route 30. In the meantime, major infrastructure work continues. Another traffic headache awaits Park Forest residents Thursday, August 16 and Monday, August 20 when traffic along Illinois[Read More…]
Congressman Gutierrez Statement on DREAM Relief Day
“This is going to help break through the political obstacles blocking broader, permanent immigration reform,” Gutierrez says Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez participated in DREAM Relief Day, a daylong workshop, information session, college fair, and celebration marking the first day that DREAM Act eligible young people can[Read More…]
Park Forest Commission Announces Awardees for Good Egg Award
Park Forest Commission on Human Relations to honor those who have gone beyond the call of duty for the “2012 Good Egg Awards.” Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is pleased to announce Tammy McMahon, Thomas Mick, Alan Joens, Cindy Beringer and Jackie Smith of Park[Read More…]
HHS Partners with Pharmacies to Educate Medicare Beneficiaries About New Health Benefits
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced partnerships with several pharmacies to help customers learn about new Medicare benefits available to them under the Affordable Care Act – the health care law. These partnerships – with CVS Caremark, Walgreens, Thrifty White, Walmart, and[Read More…]
Durbin Announces $1.25 Million Investment to Grow New Air Service at Central Illinois Airports
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)-August 14, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that airports in Bloomington-Normal, Springfield and Champaign-Urbana have received a total of $1,250,000 in grants to grow new air service between these Central Illinois airports and the East Coast. Today’s grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation[Read More…]
Vinyl Chloride No Longer Detected in Sauk Village Water
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director John J. Kim announced today that sampling results confirm that vinyl chloride is no longer being detected in the finished public water supply in Sauk Village, as a result of temporary air stripping equipment installed by the Illinois EPA at[Read More…]
Sierra Magazine Reveals 6th Annual Ranking of America’s Greenest Colleges
Universities commended for their strong commitment to environmental improvements SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, SIERRA magazine is releasing its annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to U.S. colleges that are helping solve climate problems and making significant efforts to operate[Read More…]
