Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012. Earlier this year, at the University of Michigan, President Obama outlined the steps that his Administration is taking to make college more affordable and to ensure that students “know before they owe.” Today, as part of that ongoing effort, the Administration unveiled the final version[Read More…]
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Entry Deadline Approaching For Photo And Amateur Talent Contests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. The 2012 Illinois State Fair is quickly approaching, as is the deadline to enter the Baby Photo Contest, Dog Photo Contest and Amateur Talent Contest. Pictures and entries must be delivered or postmarked by Aug. 1, 2012. All entry forms are available in the Special Events[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Record Number of Visitors, Tourism Spending in Illinois for 2011
Visitors to the State Rise 10 Percent, Generating Record $31.8 Billion in Revenue CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois tourism industry generated a record $31.8 billion in 2011, up 8.4 percent from a year ago. The increase of nearly $2.5 billion was fueled by a[Read More…]
Illinois Lottery FY12 Sales Top $2.67 Billion
Transfers to Good Causes Exceed $708 Million; Final Profit Analysis Awaits Audit Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Illinois Lottery sales topped $2.67 billion during the fiscal year that ended June 30, in which the Lottery transferred a record $708.6 million to good causes: $639.8 million to public schools, and $68.8 million[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Zurich Insurance to Add 150 Jobs Downtown
Leading Insurance Company Will Raise its Chicago-based Employee Base to More than 500 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Mayor Emanuel announced today that Zurich, a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider that has been helping its customers understand and manage risk for 100 years in the U.S., will boost its presence in downtown[Read More…]
Senators Durbin and Kirk Application for U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Now Online
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) today announced that the application for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is now online. Prospective applicants can download the application by clicking here or here. Applications must be returned[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Laws To Reduce Disability Parking Abuse
New Laws Increase Penalties for Unauthorized Use of Handicap Placards CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed two new laws that will crack down on unauthorized use of handicap parking placards. The laws will help those with a disability find parking and help municipalities crack down on abuse that[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 23, 2012
Retiring from his position in the Department of Public Works, Paul Husband sits with his wife Rose before a village board meeting where he was recognized for his 22 years of service to the residents of Park Forest. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2012. As Park Forest residents know, a[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Announces Council of Economic Advisors
Business and civic leaders will aid Cook County in promoting regional economic development strategies that foster growth and cooperation Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the creation of a Council of Economic Advisors, a group of more than 20 distinguished business and civic leaders from across the region[Read More…]
Park Foresters Soon To Save Money Through Municipal Electric Aggregation Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the last municipal election, Park Forest residents approved the Municipal Electric Aggregation program. Informational and opt-out packages are due to arrive in resident mail boxes over the next few days. Once residents receive these packets, they will have until August 2nd to take the initiative to "opt-out"[Read More…]
