Director Joe Costigan Highlights Enforcement of Laws Protecting Workers CHICAGO–Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Joe Costigan today joined the Consuls General of Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala, Chicago, to publicize Labor Rights Week, organized by the Mexican Consulate to help Latino workers learn more about their rights and protections[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Files Suit Against Murphysboro Towing Company for Open Dumping
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed suit against the owners of a rural Murphysboro business for alleged open dumping violations following two inspections that revealed approximately 7,750 cubic yards of stored or abandoned waste. Richard L. Holmes, d/b/a Rich’s Towing, operates a towing business and two vehicle[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Start of Construction on a Major Chicago Infrastructure Project
South Side Rail Crossing Project to Create More Than 1,200 Jobs; Provide Major Boost to Regional Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to improve Chicago’s infrastructure and create jobs by announcing the start of construction for a major rail grade separation project on the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Convenes Budget Reform Commission
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. In a key step in reforming the state’s budget process, a commission named by Governor Quinn held its first meeting Friday in Chicago to help guide the implementation of Budgeting for Results. Enacted last year by the General Assembly, Budgeting for Results (BFR) is a tool to[Read More…]
AARP Reflects on the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. AARP today announced the release of a thought provoking video that captures the true spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. The 48th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. King’s historic I Have a Dream speech will be celebrated Aug. 28 at the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Reduce Transportation Costs for Illinois Businesses
EAST ALTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to help reduce fuel and equipment costs for trucking companies throughout Illinois. The new law allows the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to issue permits for loads that previously exceeded size and weight restrictions for travel on state highways if[Read More…]
HHS Sponsors Contest for Facebook Personal Preparedness Applications
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Federal officials are challenging software application developers to design new Facebook applications to help people prepare for emergencies and get support from friends and family after an emergency strikes – from personal medical emergencies to natural or man-made disasters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human[Read More…]
Laws Enacted to Protect Tenants, Help Fight Drunk Driving and Sex Crimes
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday continued his push to increase public safety in Illinois by signing 12 new laws that will strengthen drunken driving enforcement, protect renters from theft, and help prosecutors get justice for victims of sex crimes. “Protecting the people of Illinois is a top priority,”[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Increase Transparency in Chicago Public School Facility Planning
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. As part of his agenda to ensure every child receives a quality education, Governor Pat Quinn Saturday signed reform legislation to improve school facility planning and increase transparency and accountability in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Senate Bill 630 requires CPS to create a 10-year master facility plan[Read More…]
Main Street/Central Park Ave. Scheduled to Open Beginning of September
Main Street/Central Park Avenue is actually close to opening, at last. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL- Main Street/Central Park Avenue should be ready to open near the first of September, according to officials in Park Forest. While the picture above may not look traffic-ready, the foundation is in place.[Read More…]
