CHICAGO – August 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation increasing the facilities considered “safe havens” for parents seeking to safely give up their newborns. House Bill 106 expands the places where parents can legally relinquish newborn infants to include college or university police stations and any district headquarters[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Trucking Industry Operate More Efficiently
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to help the trucking industry operate more efficiently in Illinois. The new law requires local governments to provide the most up-to-date truck route information for the Illinois Department of Transportation to post online. “Today’s action marks another important step we have[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ease Congestion, Cut Transit Times on Stevenson Expressway
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to allow the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and Pace to begin a pilot program to allow commuter buses to drive on the shoulders of the Stevenson Expressway (Interstate 55) during rush hour congestion. The new[Read More…]
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez Names Roofing Company in Alleged Home Repair Fraud Law Suit
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. The Cook County State’s Attorney Office has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against a Chicago roofing company and its owner for violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act for repeatedly failing to complete work that customers had paid for and were relying upon, according to the Office[Read More…]
Durbin Visits Workforce Center, Discusses Need for Critical Support Services
ELGIN, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. With the economic recovery lagging and unemployment still high, access for displaced workers to job retraining and career counseling is more critical than ever, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said yesterday at the Elgin workNet Center. Although the national unemployment rate dipped slightly during the month[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Taps Alexi Giannoulias to Lead Illinois’ Community Colleges
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed Alexi Giannoulias to serve as chairman of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as it works to increase graduation rates at the state’s community colleges and advance Illinois’ competitive edge in the global economy. Giannoulias will lead the non-paid, voluntary 11-member board,[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on American Psychological Association’s Support of Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The policy making body of the American Psychological Association (APA) unanimously (157-0) passed a resolution supporting full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Reacting to this important move, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement: “The American Psychological Association has long supported equality for the lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
HRC Releases State Toolkit for Hate Crimes Prevention Laws
State-Specific Guide Provides Data and Best Practices to Help States Address Hate Crimes Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today released a first of its kind guide for states looking to enforce and enact legislative solutions[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Protect Volunteer Drivers Who Transport Seniors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to protect volunteer drivers from being denied auto coverage or paying extra for car insurance premiums simply because the driver is a volunteer driver. House Bill 1378 also prohibits insurers from imposing a surcharge on or increasing the rate for a vehicle[Read More…]
DeLuca Sponsored Legislation Making College Campuses Safer Signed Into Law
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. Sex offenders would be required to report themselves to security staff on college campuses under legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights), which was signed into law by the governor recently. “College is a new and exciting time for young people but sending[Read More…]
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