American Goods Centers to Open This Fall in Beijing, Shanghai SHANGHAI—(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn continued his trade mission in China by visiting Shanghai where he announced Illinois exports will soon be more readily available to Chinese consumers. The Governor attended a reception hosted by the American Goods Center[Read More…]
Local
Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.
Durbin Announces Over $4.8 Million DOJ Investment to Enhance the Justice System in Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently awarded a total of $4,850,881 in grants to support the establishment or enhancement of several justice system programs in Illinois. These programs provide support and services to a number of[Read More…]
New Data: Affordable Care Act Helps One Million Additional Young Adults Get Health Insurance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. Yesterday, the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data illustrating that the Affordable Care Act has helped increase the number of young adults who have health insurance. Data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) shows that[Read More…]
Senate Panel Advances Kirk Transportation Priorities
Includes Kirk Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act Goal “We are located at the nation’s crossroads and this bipartisan bill will provide funding for critical Illinois transportation projects while reducing overall government spending.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. U.S. Senator Mark[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Eucharistic Ministers Commissioned for 2011-2012
Marian Catholic Dominican Preachers are l-r Kelsey Tierney (Tinley Park), Deana Williams (Park Forest), Trevor Thompkins (Olympia Fields) and Gianna Patrizi (Orland Park). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Dominican Preachers give first address to student body, faculty and guests Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School celebrated an all-school Mass on Friday, September[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Ask Metra to Justify Fare Increases, Consulting Fees
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2011. United States Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today sent a letter to Alex Clifford, Executive Director and CEO of Metra, asking him to offer an explanation of costs incurred by the agency, and justify the proposed 30% fare increase. Metra currently has a[Read More…]
Durbin Announced Nearly $2 Million Investment in Illinois Communities to Create Jobs and Boost Development
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that five Illinois communities – Chicago, Champaign, Macomb, Rock Island and Rockford – have received Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants to create jobs and boost economic development in the region. EDA is an agency within the U.S. Commerce Department[Read More…]
Durbin Meets with Secretary of Transportation and FAA Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Randy Babbitt to discuss Illinois transportation priorities including the O’Hare Modernization Program and FAA Reauthorization. “Transportation is the key to creating and keeping[Read More…]
Officials Expect Smooth ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 20, 2011 – The law is passed, the studies completed, the findings certified and the service member training accomplished. Today, after years of debate and months of preparation, the Defense Department starts on a new footing with the repeal of the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law that since[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Charles Percy
WASHINGTON,D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. U.S.Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday on the passing of former U.S. Senator Charles Percy (R-IL): “Chuck Percy was a political opponent in the Douglas and Simon campaigns but always a friend. That statement reflects a better moment in American politics and a man[Read More…]
