Roadway Project Part of “Building a New Chicago” Infrastructure Investment Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today visited construction crews as they began the relocation of U.S. Route 41 through the former USX steel mill development site on the Southeast Side. The important roadway project is part of “Building[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Major Road Projects for Peoria Area During Transportation Conference
Illinois 8 and Illinois 29 Work to Create Jobs and Reduce Congestion PEORIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. As part of his commitment to ensuring Illinois has a 21st century transportation system, Governor Pat Quinn today announced two major road projects in the Peoria area. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will complete[Read More…]
Simon Advocates for Rape Crisis Funding in Moline
Touts strip club fee to save critical counseling services MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month today by visiting a rape crisis center in Moline where she advocated for a new funding stream to protect services for sexual assault survivors and save jobs. Simon is[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. For centuries, the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of character have driven American progress and enriched our national life. On Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we renew our commitment to these timeless aspirations, and we rededicate ourselves to fostering in our sons and daughters[Read More…]
Carol Marin Nominated for Lisagor Award in Heartbreaking Story (Video)
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- "I want them to say they’re sorry! No one has ever said they’re sorry that they killed my son!" Carol Marin reports. Marin was named a finalist for a Lisagor Award in several categories by the Chicago Headline Club for this story. And she deserves the final nod.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Uniting America Volunteers in Memory of Cesar Chavez
Calls for All to Honor Hispanic Civil Rights Leader’s Legacy Through Service CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined leaders from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to commemorate the birth of America’s greatest Hispanic civil rights leader by honoring the volunteers of the Uniting America[Read More…]
CMS Makes Improvements to Medicare Drug and Health Plans
Rate Announcement & Call Letter address 2013 payments & other program updates; Final rule strengthens beneficiary protections, codifies coverage gap discount program WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued final regulations for Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug benefit (Part D) programs to improve[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Up to $13 Million in New Relief for Southern Illinois Communities
Governor Secures State, Federal Resources to Help Southern Illinois Families, Businesses, and Local Governments Recover from Tornado HARRISBURG–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. At the direction of Governor Pat Quinn, the heads of a number of state agencies today announced in Harrisburg up to $13 million of financial aid and construction projects to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Top Cabinet Appointments
La Mar Hasbrouck to Lead Department of Public Health; David Vaught to Head Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Jerry Stermer to Serve as Acting Director of Governor’s Budget Office CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Today Governor Pat Quinn announced the appointments of Dr. La Mar Hasbrouck as director of the Department[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Reporters Named Finalists in 2012 Headline Club’s Lisagor Awards
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two reporters from eNews Park Forest, Editor Gary Kopycinski and Associate Editor Rosemary Piser, have been named finalists in the Chicago Headline Club’s 2012 Peter Lisagor awards. The founding members of the Park Forest online daily are contenders with staff reporters Sarah Ostman, Suzanne McBride, Deborah Kadin, Margaret[Read More…]
