CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. Occupy Chicago is now able to receive donations by check! Checks can be mailed to the following address: 8th Day Center for Justice 205 West Monroe, #2w Chicago, IL 60606-5013 Please make the check out to, “8th Day Center for Justice / Occupy Chicago”. Alternately, donors can[Read More…]
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Durbin Announces Over $3.2 Million Investment in Illinois Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that two Illinois communities will receive $3,295,419 in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding was awarded through the Community Challenge Grant program which aims to spur economic development for communities[Read More…]
Durbin: Extending Middle Class Payroll Tax Cut Will Help Working Families and Our Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate in support of the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011. The legislation will extend President Obama’s middle class tax cut —preventing a tax increase on millions of hardworking Illinoisans—and expand[Read More…]
Durbin Pays Tribute to Chicago’s Former First Lady Maggie Daley on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today paid tribute to former first lady of Chicago, Maggie Daley on the floor of the U.S. Senate. “Maggie Daley was an adopted daughter of Chicago, but no native-born Chicagoan could have loved the city more or served it better. Last[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Its Winter 2012 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold four classes as part of its Winter 2012 Schedule. Classes will be given on Fridays, January 13 through March 2, at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Friday morning classes are scheduled: “A History of[Read More…]
Aunt Martha’s to Observe World AIDS Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This year, an estimated 56,300 people will be infected with HIV in the United States. One in 5 of the more than one million people living with HIV is unaware of his or her infection. This year, in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, Aunt[Read More…]
IDOT Launches Diversity Web Site to Promote Business and Employment Opportunities
Web Site Strengthens Communication to Public, Supports IDOT Commitment to Diversity and Transparency SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today unveiled a new diversity Internet site to boost communication of employment and contracting opportunities for prospective minority workers and minority-owned and women-owned firms in Illinois. “We designed[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on FutureGen Alliance Decision to Take Full Control of Plant Retrofit at Meredosia
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the FutureGen Alliance announced it will move forward with FutureGen 2.0 by purchasing portions of the Meredosia Energy Center from Ameren Energy Resources Company. “It is good news that the Alliance reached an agreement today[Read More…]
AAA: Illinois/Indiana Gas Prices Hold Steady in November
AURORA, Ill.—(ENWESPF)–November 28, 2011- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana remain unchanged in November due largely to increasing oil prices and a fluctuating global economy. Monthly average prices in Illinois for November were $3.49, according to AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report. The Illinois average for regular unleaded gasoline[Read More…]
Matteson Children and Adults Enjoy Redwood Counseling and Wellness Harvest Festival
Consumed children enjoy Halloween activities and games. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Redwood Counseling and Wellness Centre, in Matteson, IL hosted a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 28th, 2011. This enjoyable event offered area families an opportunity to participate in many traditional Halloween activities like face painting, pumpkin decoration, games, crafts[Read More…]
