Bill would ensure that communities – like Harrisburg and Ridgway – devastated by severe weather are not penalized based on total state population WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced[Read More…]
Local
Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn On Durbin – Kirk Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act proposal introduced by Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Mark Kirk. “I salute and support the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act proposed by Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Mark Kirk. After[Read More…]
In October 2011, 68.3% of 2011 High School Graduates Were Enrolled in College
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2012. In October 2011, 68.3 percent of 2011 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Recent high school graduates not enrolled in college in October 2011 were more likely than enrolled graduates to be working or looking[Read More…]
Durbin, Costello Meet With Army Assistant Secretary Regarding Metro East Levees
Army Corps to Nominate Project for Expedited Review WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today held a meeting with Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps of Engineers, Jo-Ellen Darcy, commander of the St. Louis District, Colonel Christopher Hall, and the head[Read More…]
IDES Director Jay Rowell Statement Following Federal Indictment Of $8.7 Million in Unemployment Insurance Fraud
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. Jay Rowell, Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), issued the following statement today after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s office announced criminal charges alleging unemployment insurance fraud. The IDES brought the case to federal prosecutors and provided detailed analysis critical to the investigation and subsequent[Read More…]
Durbin Applauds TD Bank’s and Eastman Credit Union’s Decision to Adopt Fee Disclosure Form
Banks Choose to Clearly Disclose Account Fees to Their Customers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to the CEOs of TD Bank and Eastman Credit Union applauding their decision to voluntarily adopt a disclosure form designed to make checking account terms and fees transparent[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $20 Million in Funding for Legal Aid Services in Illinois to Assist Struggling Homeowners
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that $20 million in funding from the national foreclosure settlement reached this year will be given to legal assistance programs in Illinois to address the current foreclosure crisis and to provide access to the justice system for homeowners and renters. “The one[Read More…]
New Report: Competitive Bidding Saving Money For Taxpayers and People With Medicare
Health care law expands second round, program will save up to $42.8 billion Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. People with Medicare are already saving money on durable medical equipment (DME) through the Medicare competitive bidding program, according to a report released today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. According[Read More…]
Second Electric Aggregation Public Hearings to Be Held April 23 at Park Forest Village Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2012. One of the referendums on the March 20th election ballot was the Electric Aggregation Referendum. This Referendum which will allow the Village of Park Forest to have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for residents and small commercial retail customers who have[Read More…]
Winner of the Chili Cook-off at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Orland Park to Compete in the Firefighters Cook-off at BIG Event 2012
Area Firefighters Help Raise Funds and Awareness for People with Disabilities at 115 Bourbon Street on April 28th. Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2012. Firefighter Bob Hopper, from the Lombard Fire Department, was recently named champion of 2012 Fire Chief Ale Chili Cook-off at Rock Bottom Brewery in Orland Park. Hopper to[Read More…]
