CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. As part of his ongoing commitment to consumer protection, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will enhance safeguards for borrowers and tenants. The new laws will give the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) increased oversight of entities that repossess collateral in the case of defaulted loans. They[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance to Speed Recovery from Flash Flooding in Northwest Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today requested federal assistance to help people, businesses and local governments in Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties recover from flash flooding in late July. In a letter to President Barack Obama, Governor Quinn requested federal assistance to help local governments in the three[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Small-Scale Meth Production in Illinois Needs Solution
Carterville –(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan met today with downstate law enforcement authorities and local and state officials to discuss new ways to combat an emerging trend in the production of methamphetamine in downstate Illinois. The Attorney General called today’s meeting to address an increasing number of small-scale meth[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. New Hampshire Alliance Takes on Mitt Romney Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a group of New Hampshire seniors, including members of the Alliance, that he supports raising the retirement age or cutting benefits, as opposed to asking all taxpayers to pay a fair share[Read More…]
Cheryl Frazier Joins Southland College Prep Charter High School as Dean
Cheryl Frazier. (photo supplied) RICHTON PARK–(ENEWSPF)–August 26 2011—Cheryl Frazier has been appointed Dean of Students and Director of Forensics and Theatre at Southland College Prep Charter High School. “Cheryl Frazier has a diversified educational and professional background, in both the sciences and arts, that will serve Southland’s students well as[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Electric Car Coming To Illinois This Fall
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined representatives from Nissan to announce that its zero-emissions, all-electric LEAF will arrive early in Illinois, thanks to the Quinn administration’s targeted green state investments in car-charging technology and strong interest among Illinois consumers. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s ongoing commitment[Read More…]
State of IL Announces Start of Home Heating Assistance Enrollment
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance today announced that seniors and people with disabilities can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Sept. 1. For the first time, some LIHEAP clients will[Read More…]
Chicago to Participate in National 9/11 Moment of Remembrance
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today in announcing that Chicago will join the growing list of cities committed to participating in a national Moment of Remembrance on 9/11. The city will be encouraging local residents to memorialize the September 11th[Read More…]
AAA Projects 31.5 Million Americans Will Travel Labor Day Holiday Weekend as Americans Drive More and Fly Less
AURORA, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 25, 2011 – AAA forecasts 31.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.4 percent decrease from the 32.3 million people who traveled one year ago. The Labor Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, September 1[Read More…]
Park Forest Commission Announces 2011 Awardees For Good Egg Award
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is pleased to announce Gene Finley, Olubukola Fatoki and Bets Hofsommer of Park Forest as recipients of the 2011 Good Egg Award. The Good Egg Award recognizes leadership and community service that has had a significant impact on fostering inter-group[Read More…]
