CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named members to serve on the Muslim American Advisory Council, which will help ensure Muslim American participation in state government. Governor Quinn announced the new council during “Eid,” the close of the holy month of Ramadan. “Illinois is a diverse state, which is[Read More…]
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Hunger Among Older Americans Spikes Nearly 80 Percent Since 2001
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Nearly 9 million Americans 50 and older face the risk of hunger according to new research commissioned by AARP Foundation. The report, “Food Insecurity Among Older Adults,” found more than nine percent of older Americans were at risk of hunger in 2009—a 79 percent increase since 2001.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on New Rockford Bridge, Creating 400 Jobs
ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and local officials broke ground today on the Morgan Street bridge replacement project in Rockford. The $37 million project, which includes $9.3 million in state funding, will create 400 construction jobs, enhance safety, improve traffic flow and revitalize the area south of downtown Rockford.[Read More…]
IL Department of Employment Security Offices Closed Sept. 5 to Observe Labor Day
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2011. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. All services will be available on the IDES website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits that day are[Read More…]
New Illinois Law Gives More Rights to Property Owners
SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. A new law signed this week by Governor Pat Quinn allows Illinois landowners or lessees the option of using purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a “no trespassing” notice. The “Purple Paint Law” is designed as an alternative which Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on $34 Million MetroLINK Transit Facility
140,000 Square-Foot-Facility Will Create Jobs, Consolidate Vehicles and Fueling Stations, and Improve Efficiency MOLINE – August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by local officials today to break ground on a new MetroLINK Transit Maintenance Facility in Rock Island. The $34 million project will consolidate the agency’s administrative operations[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Announces Sept. 10 Community Meeting in Chicago and Broader Effort to Inform Immigrants About Obama’s New Deportation Policies
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) announced plans for a September 10 Community Forum on Immigration in Chicago to disseminate information about what President Obama’s new prioritization policies mean for immigrants facing deportation. The Chicago event, which will be held at 10 a.m. at Benito Juarez High[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Record Success of 2011 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today highlighted the success of the record-breaking 2011 Illinois State Fair, “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing.” Attendance increased by 10 percent this year, with 817,393 fairgoers visiting the 11-day event. In addition to offering families affordable entertainment, the fair showcases the best in[Read More…]
An Early Eid Mubarak to All: Ramadan Will Have 30 Days In Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s an early Eid Mubarak, according to the Chicago Hilal’s Twitter page: Eid will be on Wednesday, August 31st. Ramadan will have 30 days. And this: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30th will be Ramadan 29th. Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Wednesday, August 31st. An early Eid Mubarak to all. From[Read More…]
Photographer of the Year and Annual Student Work Exhibition Opens at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) Photographer of the Year honoree Sherryl Smith says “photography leads me on my journey. I am not sure where I am going, or how I will know if I have arrived. I just know it’s a road that I must travel.” A selection[Read More…]
