Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012. Today U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling on the health care law: “While I respect the Court’s decision, the health care law threatens our economic recovery by raising taxes, imposing new regulations and creating[Read More…]
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FACT: Obamacare Is NOT A Tax If You Already Have Health Insurance, And Even Then…
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski The GOP has found a partial response to the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, now that it’s consitituional. They’re calling it a tax. That’s not true, at least for the majority of Americans who already have health care insurance. And then some. Chief Justice John Roberts[Read More…]
City of Chicago Reduces Penalties for Marijuana Possession
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2012. Today, the City Council of Chicago voted 43-2 to amend the city’s code to direct police officers to cite, rather than arrest, individuals in possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana. Under the proposal, which has the support of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, police could still[Read More…]
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Central Park Wetlands Observation Deck
This scorched boardwalk led to the observation platform in the middle of the Central Park Wetlands. The platform was destroyed by fire last night. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 2004 gift of Park Forest Rotary to residents and a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources made possible one[Read More…]
Sweltering Heat Blast for Chicago, Atlanta, DC, Philly, NYC
(Photo supplied) State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports a heat wave breaking all-time records across the Plains will shift into the Midwest and East by late in the week and into the weekend, bringing 100-degree temperatures to more than a dozen states. A large dome of high pressure has been promoting blistering sunshine[Read More…]
Governors State President, Dean Are Keynote Speakers at International Education Forum
(left to right) Dr. Colleen Sexton, Dean Deborah Bordelon, and President Elaine P. Maimon at the International Conference on New Horizons in Education. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three Governors State University academic leaders played a key role in the International Conference on New Horizons in Education (INTE), a gathering[Read More…]
Cook County Clerk David Orr 2011 Tax Rate Report Shows SD 163 Near the Top
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office on Tuesday released the 2011 property tax rates for more than 1,500 taxing agencies* in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Coming in second and third for largest composite rate is Village of Park Forest, SD #163, and City of Chicago Heights, SD #163. The district falls in two[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel to Legalize Cook-On-Site Food Truck Industry Across Chicago
Mayor Will Introduce Ordinance Designed to Support and Expand Food Truck Operations Throughout City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012. On Wednesday, Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Tom Tunney and Alderman Joe Moreno will introduce an ordinance to expand food truck operations in neighborhoods across Chicago by allowing food truck operators to prepare “food to[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Not to Rehear Citizens United
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday after the Supreme Court refused to revisit the Citizens United decision: “Citizens United has created a field day for American Oligarchs to dump millions of dollars into campaigns,” Durbin said. “Today the Supreme Court refused[Read More…]
Kirk, Dold Announce ‘Dirty Dozen’
Top 12 sewage polluters of the Great Lakes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, today joined with United States Representative Bob Dold (R-Winnetka) to release the Great Lakes Dirty Dozen, a list of the top 12 sewage polluters[Read More…]
