National Occupation of Washington, DC Will Bring Occupiers Together to Share Experiences, Educate Each Other and Build an Independent Movement to Shift Power from Concentrated Wealth Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. Many in the corporate media like to think the Occupy is over, but those of us involved know better. We do[Read More…]
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Public Open House on Park Forest Sustainability Plan to be Held Tuesday, March 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2012. The Park Forest Sustainability Plan has been moving forward rapidly over the last few months. Thanks to the feedback from the November public meeting and from the MetroQuest community visioning website, the Village’s Sustainability Plan has now been drafted, incorporating the ideas and strategies suggested[Read More…]
Two Years Later: The Benefits of the Affordable Care Act for Illinois
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. For too long, too many hardworking Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies and put barriers between patients and their doctors. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Illinois the security they deserve. The new health care law forces[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Expanded Translation Services on State Employment Website
Initiative Increases Access to Services for Job Seekers and Employers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced enhanced language translation services at the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) website. The initiative makes information more accessible to individuals and businesses, helping them accomplish their goals more quickly. Visitors to[Read More…]
Durbin Announces A Nearly $600,000 Investment in Illinois First-Responder Capabilities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $597,490 investment in five fire departments in Illinois. Today’s funding will help support and improve the capability of each department to respond[Read More…]
Senator Kirk and Congressman Dold Urge Adoption of Pending Ethics Legislation
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Begins Serving 14-Year Sentence for Public Corruption Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2012. As former Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich begins serving his sentence in a federal prison in Littleton, Colorado today, Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Representative Robert Dold (R-IL) encourage implementation of bipartisan, bicameral ethics[Read More…]
Madigan Sues National Tax Preparer Mo’ Money
Lawsuit Highlights Need to Crack Down on High Costs, Fees of Refund Anticipation Loans Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday sued the national tax preparer Mo’ Money for charging taxpayers at least $800,000 in hidden costs and fees for services and filing inaccurate tax returns without consumers’ authorization.[Read More…]
Substitute Teacher Academy at Governors State
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring a daylong Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources on April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Hall of Honors. Many school districts are in need of qualified substitute teachers. This workshop will help experienced and new substitutes increase their knowledge[Read More…]
Two Prairie State College Students Recognized at Collegiate Writing Competition
Prairie State College (PSC) student Olisaemeka Okakpu (second from left) received an honorable mention during the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Writing Competition hosted by Elgin Community College. He was recognized during a recent meeting of the PSC Board of Trustees, and congratulated by (from left) PSC Professor Patrick Reichard, Student[Read More…]
Cabaret Weekend Brings Wide Range of Musical Styles to the GSU Center
Dennis Florine. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)- Three talented artists. Great acoustic music. An intimate, onstage setting. Tickets are on sale for Cabaret Weekend at the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, a perfect blend of the right elements for an unforgettable musical experience. The GSU Center is offering[Read More…]
