The Indictment Marks the First Case Charged Under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Involving Sexual Orientation WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2012. Two Harlan County, Ky., men were indicted today for their roles in kidnapping and assaulting a gay man because of his sexual orientation, the Justice[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Capital Funding to Disinfect the Chicago River
State Grant to Upgrade Chicago River Treatment Plants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $10 million in state funding to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago to improve water quality in Chicago area waterways. The funding being provided through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital program[Read More…]
Madigan Sues E-book Publishers for Alleged Price Fixing
Attorney General Alleges Book Publishers and Apple Conspired to Overcharge Consumers for E-book Bestsellers Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday joined 15 other states in a lawsuit against three book publishers and Apple Inc. for conspiring to raise prices for e-books. Madigan is seeking to recover money for[Read More…]
At the NOW-DC Occupy Social Forum: The Great Public Banking Debate Public Banks vs. Wall Street Banks Which Will Serve the Public Better?
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2012. If you are not happy with the way Wall Street operates, there is an alternative. We can create public banks to create public money for the public good. In fact, here in DC, a group has already formed to look into creating a public bank for[Read More…]
Video: A Dramatic Surprise on a Quiet Street (TNT Promo)
To launch the high quality TV channel TNT in Belgium, producers placed a big red push button on an average Flemish square of an average Flemish town. A sign with the text "Push to add drama" invited people to use the button. And then they waited… Discover here what happened.[Read More…]
Rep. Hultgren Presents Update on Sen. Kirk`s Illinois Debt Report
Six months after Kirk’s debt report was published, Illinois’ fiscal situation continues to deteriorate CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012. As the Illinois General Assembly prepares to cast a critical vote on our state’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, United States Representative Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.-14) today provided an essential and timely update to United[Read More…]
Picturing the Past through Photography
Free Gallery Tour at the Oriental Institute Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2012. What do photography and archaeology have to do with each other? Learn how our understanding of the ancient past is altered with the introduction of modern technology with our special gallery tour! Join John Larson, Museum Archivist and Co-curator[Read More…]
New Park Forest Habitat for Humanity Home to be Dedicated Saturday, April 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2012. A dedication ceremony for the new Park Forest home built by the South Suburban Chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Following the ceremony, there will be an open[Read More…]
SunTimes: Marian Catholic’s hard-throwing Brett Lilek is state’s top prospect
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The next, best, greatest major league pitcher is only a few heartbeats away. Or so it seems, South Suburbs. Meet Brett Lilek of Marian Catholic. From the Chicago Sun Times: ‘‘It’s not always about striking everybody out,’’ Lilek said. ‘‘It’s about knowing what pitches to throw in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CPS Announce 7-Hour Day for Elementary Students
After Input from Parents and Teachers, Elementary Schools Adopt 7 Hour Day Next Year CHICAGO–(ENWESPF)–April 10, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jean-Claude Brizard today announced that elementary schools will adopt a 7-hour day next year and high schools will adopt a 7 1/2-hour day as[Read More…]
