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Sauk Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club to Hold Monthly Meeting on Monday, February 13
Palos Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2012. The Sauk Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 13, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. Dr. Jeff Walk will show slides of Illinois birds and discuss changes in Illinois bird populations[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Working Families to Apply for Tax Relief
Increase to Earned Income Credit and Personal Exemption to Help Working Families and Stimulate Local Economies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2012. As tax preparation season gets underway, Governor Pat Quinn today visited a tax assistance center organized by the Center for Economic Progress at Truman College to encourage working families across Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Revitalize Vacant, Foreclosed Homes in Six Communities
‘Building Blocks’ Pilot Program Will Rehabilitate Vacant Properties, Increasing Affordable Housing and Stabilizing Neighborhoods BERWYN–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and six Cook County mayors to announce a new initiative to return vacant, foreclosed properties to productive use. An initiative[Read More…]
I Love Illinois Products Promo Begins Feb. 10
Valentine-themed Illinois products and wine to be highlighted during contest SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. To increase awareness about Illinois food products this Valentine’s season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold its first ever “I Love Illinois Products!” contest Feb. 10 – 14. A winner will be selected randomly each[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, February 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. White House, Alliance for Retired Americans to Host Twitter Q&A on Senior Issues Do you want to know more about the Affordable Care Act and dispel the myths about it? Want to ask administration officials about strengthening Social Security and Medicare for you, your kids and[Read More…]
Senators Blumenthal, Kirk Applaud Full Senate Adoption of Pension Revocation Amendment to STOCK Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. United States Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today applauded the full Senate’s adoption of their amendment to the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, aimed at eliminating the Congressional pensions of Members of Congress convicted of committing a felony while serving as[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims February Earthquake Preparedness Month
IEMA Encourages Participation in Multi-State Earthquake Drill; More than 400,000 Illinoisans Already Registered SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Recognizing the seismic risk in Illinois and the need for residents to be prepared for a major earthquake, Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed February Earthquake Preparedness Month in Illinois. A multi-state earthquake drill set[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Chrysler Increasing Production at Belvidere Plant to Build Next Generation of Vehicles
State’s Support Helping to Create 1,800 Jobs BELVIDERE–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. One day after laying out the Illinois Jobs Agenda for 2012 in his State of the State address, Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Chrysler Group LLC is ramping up production at its Belvidere plant to help build its next[Read More…]
Health Reform Law Saves $2.1 Billion for 3.6 Million Americans with Medicare
New data show average American with Medicare to save nearly $4,200 through 2021 thanks to health reform Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of[Read More…]
