Asks Committee to reject proposals in House Transportation bill that will hurt downstate Illinois rail and prevent job creation WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today asked the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to increase funding for job creating Illinois rail and multimodal priorities – including[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces First Investments from State’s New Venture Capital Fund
Invest Illinois Venture Fund Providing Access to Capital for Young, High-Growth Companies to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the first investments from the state’s new venture capital fund to support two Illinois start-up businesses, Buzz Referrals, Inc. and AuraSense Therapeutics. The[Read More…]
New Doctors Without Borders Book Reveals Perils of Negotiating Access to Crisis Zones
NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–JANUARY 30, 2012 – In a new book launched in the United States today, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) takes readers behind the scenes of humanitarian action, revealing the complicated negotiations and precarious compromises required to negotiate access to populations trapped by[Read More…]
Durbin Announces an Over $2 Million Investment in Illinois First-responder Capabilities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2012. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has made a $2,052,462 investment in twelve fire departments and fire protection districts in Illinois. This funding will help support and improve the capability[Read More…]
2nd Annual District 227 Community-Wide Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2012. The 2nd Annual District 227 Community-Wide Super Bowl Party will be held on Sunday, February 5. The event will be held in the new state-of-the art cafeteria at Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. Doors will open at 5 p.m. There will[Read More…]
January 30 – Update on Senator Kirk
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2012. Dr. Fessler provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition this morning. “Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing. He is alert, talking and responding well to questions. He has been upgraded to fair condition and we are very pleased with his progress,” said Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon[Read More…]
GSU Workshop Brings 120 School Districts Administrators Together
Dr. Donna Joy, principal evaluation project leader, works with school administrators from across the state. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—More than 120 school and district administrators from 40 school districts throughout Illinois participated in a workshop recently sponsored by Governors State University (GSU) in University Park. The workshop presented[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 30, 2012
Missing the warmth of summer? Enjoy a bit of scenery from Old Plank Trail from last June. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-January 30, 2012. Everyone loves to have a green, weed-free lawn. However, achieving this goal does not have to be accomplished through the use of toxic chemicals that harm[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Will Save States and Taxpayers $17.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs
Proposed Rule Cuts Costs and Increases Transparency in Medicaid Prescription Drug Pricing WASHINGTON, D.C. – Provisions in the health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act, will save taxpayers and States an estimated $17.7 billion over five years on prescription drugs bought through Medicaid, according to estimates in a proposed[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Sponsor ‘All Loans – Stepping Stones to Financing Small Businesses’ Workshops Beginning February 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will sponsor a four part series workshop titled “All Loans – Stepping Stones to Financing Small Businesses.” The workshop will be held at the Library beginning February 7th with consecutive sessions on the 14th, 21st and 28th[Read More…]
