Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Craig Stern (center), owner of Rogers Enterprises, Inc. in Matteson, Ill., recently was named recipient of the Prairie State College (PSC) 2011 Michael R. Monteleone Community Service Award. He is congratulated by PSC Board of Trustees Member Marc Wiley (left) and PSC President Dr. Eric Radtke (right).[Read More…]
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Congressman Lipinski Leads 22 Elected Officials in Opposing Proposed Cuts on Metra’s Southwest Service Line
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Yesterday, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) led 22 elected officials in sending a letter to Metra expressing strong opposition to its proposal to reduce weekday service and cut weekend service entirely on the Southwest Service line. Congressman Lipinski led the way in establishing long-sought weekend service on[Read More…]
USDA Official Meets with Illinois Business Leaders in Northwestern Illinois to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
ANNAWAN, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 15, 2011 — On Thursday, USDA Rural Development Administrator Judith Canales joined area business leaders in a roundtable discussion at Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC in Annawan. The purpose of the discussion was to get feedback on how the Administration can work together to improve rural economic conditions and[Read More…]
AARP Opposes the Repeal of Consumer Protection Measures in Health Care Law
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. AARP today wrote a letter in opposition to attempts to dismantle important recently enacted provisions of the health care law that protect consumers. In the letter to leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, AARP details why repealing certain aspects of the law will thwart patient[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, Department of Justice Host Chicago Summit on Hate Crime Prevention
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the U.S. Department of Justice today convened a summit on hate crimes to discuss emerging legal strategies and law enforcement techniques aimed at improving investigations and prosecutions of crimes motivated by hatred and bias. Madigan said attendees at the daylong event at[Read More…]
New Poll Reveals Illinois Residents Support Strong Lighting and Appliance Efficiency Standards
Nearly 80% of Voters Back the Use and Expansion of Energy Efficiency Technologies as General Assembly Mulls Energy Legislation CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Days after a high-profile energy bill was vetoed by Governor Quinn, new polling shows that Illinoisans are very interested in strengthened energy efficiency policies out of Springfield[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Lead Trade Mission to China
Trip Will Focus on Exports, Foreign Direct Investment, Education and Supporting Emerging Technologies CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn will travel to the People’s Republic of China tomorrow in an effort to increase economic opportunities between Illinois and China. The Governor will arrive in China Sept. 17 for an eight-day[Read More…]
Durbin Unveils 2012 Financial Services, General Government Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–Septemer 15, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), yesterday unveiled the subcommittee’s appropriations package for fiscal year 2012. The bill covers $21.73 billion in discretionary spending for the nation’s consumer and financial watchdogs, over[Read More…]
Park Forest Crews at Work Repairing Several Water Main Breaks
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2011. Earlier today, several water mains broke resulting in discolored water for residents in some areas of Park Forest. In these circumstances, the first step to repairing any water main break is to contact JULIE, a corporation that provides assistance in preparation for safe digging. Workers[Read More…]
Park Forest Ambassadors to Hold ‘Biking Treasure Hunt’ October 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2011. The Park Forest Ambassadors will host a ‘Biking Treasure Hunt’ on Saturday, October 1 at noon. The ‘Biking Treasure Hunt’ is a family-oriented activity to enjoy while biking the trail. Prizes will be awarded for: Best creative group (costumes/theme), First group to complete the treasure[Read More…]
