Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Former Senator Santorum Loses Republican Caucuses in Iowa by Eight Votes According to the Rasmussen Reports company, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), coming off his photo finish with Mitt Romney in the Republican Iowa caucus, is now in second place nationally among Republican voters in[Read More…]
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Park Forest’s Central Park Wetlands On Fire (Video/Story)
High flames burn through the Central Park Wetlands Thursday night. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- No, the Aqua Center was not on fire. With flames topping 40 feet or more at times, the Park Forest Central Park Wetlands project caught fire Thursday night. Park Forest Fire Fighters and Police were on[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on Cordray Appointment
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012. Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), released the following statement today after President Obama announced that he will appoint Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: “After months of delay by Senate Republicans, Cordray’s nomination was called and defeated by a filibuster. Sadly,[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Provision Cuts Red Tape, Saves Up to $4.5 Billion
Streamlining electronic funds transfers in health care will bring total savings to more than $16 billion over 10 years WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2012. New standards for electronic funds transfers in health care, required by the Affordable Care Act, will reduce up to $4.5 billion off administrative costs for doctors and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights South African Trade Efforts
Rev. Jesse Jackson to Represent Illinois at 100th Anniversary of African National Congress CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that as part of his efforts to grow the economy and boost exports, Illinois-based civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson will represent the state at the celebration of the[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Brings ‘Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits’ to the GSU Center for Three Cabaret Performances on January 13, 14, 15
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is bringing hilarious spoofs of classic musical theater to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for three performances. The show, a production of the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), comes to the GSU Center on Friday, January 13, at 8 p.m.,[Read More…]
CenterPoint Offers January Workshops on Starting Businesses
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring six Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in January for Chicago Southland residents. The free two-hour workshops focus on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Participants will learn what steps to take and what resources are available[Read More…]
Still Here: Confessions of a Queer Catholic
Ian Rogers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary By Ian Rogers I sit cross-legged on my bed, staring at the streetlamp across the road, beside the courtyard where my friends once played. For those of you that don’t know -and I think that is most of you, Internet- this place is a sacred[Read More…]
Mike Martz Will Not Be Back With Bears Next Season
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz, whose contract ran through the 2011 season, will not return to the Bears in 2012. Quarterbacks coach Shane Day also will not be back. The amicable parting between Martz and the Bears was based on philosophical differences. “After meeting with Mike this afternoon,[Read More…]
Chicago Bears Making Change at General Manager
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips informed Jerry Angelo Tuesday morning that he will not return as the team’s general manager for the 2012 season. Angelo was hired in 2001 and led the Bears to four division titles, two NFC Championship Game appearances and a Super Bowl appearance in[Read More…]
