Consumers Bilked Out of Over $600,000 for Work that Allegedly was Never Completed Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed three lawsuits against fraudulent home repair businesses that cheated Chicago area homeowners out of more than $600,000 for repairs that were never completed. Madigan filed the lawsuits in[Read More…]
Local
Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.
IL Economic Director Announces Nearly $4.6 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today highlighted $4.6 million in federal funding to make infrastructure improvements in Pullman Park, located on Chicago’s south side. Awarded through the “Ike” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to make repairs to road[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Illinois-China Business Investments
Agreements Continue Illinois’ Global Leadership; Support Governor’s Aggressive Goal of Doubling Exports by 2014 BEIJING, CHINA—(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn visited Beijing today during his business and economic trade mission in China, where he announced two business agreements that further strengthen the relationship between Illinois and China. The agreements[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on the Passing of Sen. Charles Percy
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn released a statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy, who served the people of Illinois from 1967 to 1985. “I am saddened to hear of Senator Charles Percy’s passing. Senator Percy was a very talented man, with a strong dedication[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Leadership Program to Host Notre Dame Psychology Professor
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Lecture to focus on adolescent decision-making and judgment, resources for parents Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Daniel Lapsley, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame is set to speak at Marian Catholic High School as part of the school’s Leadership Program speakers[Read More…]
They Came Far To Share A Taste
(ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Yes, they traveled far. Ferry and Del Sagun (left to right) and Cherrie Burger share Philippene cuisine at Sunday’s Taste of Irenaeus. The event ran from noon to 2 p.m. Volunteers from various church organizations assisted, including the Knights of Columbus. There was no cost for[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 19, 2011
Tom and Joyce Gallagher of Park Forest chat with artist Ron Kurowski Saturday at Tall Grass Arts Association’s 56th Art Fair. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. Two big fundraising events are taking place next Saturday, September 24. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., head over to the big white[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011. More than 150 years ago, courageous men and women took great risks and made extraordinary sacrifices to establish our country’s first African-American colleges and universities. These institutions remain at the forefront of providing educational opportunities to young people across our country today. During National Historically[Read More…]
Tree Killing Beetle Found In Southern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011. A destructive pest that feasts on ash trees has been confirmed in two new Illinois counties. The emerald ash borer (EAB) recently was discovered just north of Salem in Marion County and at the Green Creek Rest Area on Interstate 57 in Effingham County. The beetle[Read More…]
Stagnant National Growth Squeezes Illinois Labor Market
Unemployment at 9.9 Percent; 3,100 Jobs Added in August CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2011. The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August increased to 9.9 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Illinois added +3,100 jobs in[Read More…]
