Park Forest Fire Department Receives $19,800 in Funding WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2012. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $1,700,759 investment in seven fire departments and fire protection districts in Illinois. Today’s funding will[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Celebrates Valentine’s Day by Announcing Growth at Mars’ Chicago Chocolate Factory and Visiting Children at Shriners Hospital
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Governor Pat Quinn visited the Mars, Inc. Chicago candy factory to announce the company’s recent growth in Illinois. The facility, which has added 65 new jobs, also donated candy to children at the nearby Shriners Hospital for Children. After touring Mars’ facility, the[Read More…]
Durbin Bill to Aid Reforestation Efforts in Haiti Clears Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012. A bill introduced by Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) to dedicate U.S. expertise and resources to reforestation efforts in Haiti was passed out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today, clearing the way for consideration by the full Senate. Once covered by thick tropical forest,[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Needs Volunteers
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your community and the lives of others look no further! ALSIP—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2012. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is looking for people willing to donate one evening of their time on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Join other volunteers for a[Read More…]
NTSB: Track Washout Caused 2009 Train Derailment in Illinois
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today determined that the washout of a track structure and the failure to notify an oncoming train of the washout in time, caused the derailment of 19 cars. While the washout was discovered about an hour before the train’s arrival, Canadian[Read More…]
South Suburban Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis at the Park Area League of Women Voters Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2012. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area’s February 22, meeting will feature a presentation by John Petruszak, Executive Director of the South Suburban Housing Center, concerning the origins and recommendations to address the south suburban mortgage foreclosure crisis. The public meeting being[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proposes Lincoln Amendment to Strengthen Ethics Standards
Measure Empowers Citizens to Enact Ethics Laws for Public Officials Through Popular Initiative and Referendum CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn has proposed an amendment to the Illinois Constitution that would allow state voters to enact ethics reforms through popular initiative and referendum. As Illinois today observes the 203rd anniversary[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces New Section on State’s Tourism Web Site for LGBT Travelers
“Pride Illinois” Offers LGBT Travelers Detailed Information on Navigating Illinois’ Destinations and Attractions CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012. One year after signing historic civil union legislation, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the launch of a new section of the state’s official tourism website tailored toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) travelers. “Pride[Read More…]
Durbin Applauds Inland Bank’s Decision to Adopt Fee Disclosure Form
Illinois Bank Chooses to Clearly Disclose Account Fees to Its Customers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to Inland Bank CEO, Howard Jaffe, yesterday applauding the bank’s decision to voluntarily adopt a disclosure form designed to make checking and savings accounts terms and fees[Read More…]
Durbin: President Obama’s Budget Would Create Jobs in Illinois and Maintain a Path Towards Reducing Our Debt
With 12.8 million Americans ? 600,000 Illinoisans ? still searching for work, President proposes investments in key job creating programs WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2012. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) said the budget that President Obama delivered to Congress today makes tough choices to get us back on a[Read More…]
