CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July increased to 9.5 percent as 24,900 fewer jobs were reported, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data reflects uncertainty in consumer confidence and the[Read More…]
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Durbin Lauds Obama Administration Announcement on Dream Act Deportation Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Today, in a letter to Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 21 other Senators, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that the Administration has established a new process for handling the deportation cases of DREAM Act students and other sympathetic individuals. If fully[Read More…]
Sierra Club: University Programs Celebrated for Green Efforts, Sustainable Initiatives, and Immersive Environmental Education
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Sierra magazine announces the fifth annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to the efforts of U.S. colleges that help solve climate issues and operate sustainably. The cover feature spotlights the schools that are making a difference for the planet, from UC Irvine’s energy-efficiency[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Deter Crime and Improve Public Safety Throughout Illinois
ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. As part of his agenda to protect communities and strengthen law enforcement throughout Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to boost local efforts to fight drug dealing and prevent gang violence. House Bill 1258 allows law enforcement to recover funds spent during the course of a[Read More…]
IDOT and Partners Unveil National Work Zone Memorial Wall at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 18 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police, American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), and the Associated General Contractors of Illinois today unveiled the National Work Zone Memorial Wall at the Illinois State Fair, to recognize the tragic loss of life in work zones and to[Read More…]
Police-Fire Charity Softball Game Set
News from the Park Forest Police Department: After a several year hiatus, the Parsk Forest Police Department and Park Forest Fire Department will again be facing each other in a friendly game of 12″ softball on August 20th at Central Park. The events of the day will begin with a[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Charity Softball Game, Saturday, August 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2011. On Saturday, August 20 at Central Park, 420 Lakewood Boulevard, the Village of Park Forest will host a Charity Softball Game featuring the Fire Department versus the Police Department. Activities begin at 5 p.m. with the game starting “Under the Lights” at 6 p.m. Tickets[Read More…]
Michele Bachmann’s Latest Blooper
South Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2011. During a campaign stop in South Carolina today, Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann wished the late Elvis Presley a “Happy Birthday.” The conservative congresswoman obviously did no fact checking as August 16th is not Elvis’ birthday but the anniversary of the day the ‘King of Rock[Read More…]
Concealed Carry Showdown Looms in Highland Park, Illinois
CHICAGO, July 8, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): A north-suburban lawmaker’s promise to bar supporters of concealed carry from a public meeting has riled self-defense supporters from across the state. When State Representative Karen May (D-58) learned that supporters of[Read More…]
Governor Signs Legislation to Support Farmers and Home Producers on State Fair Agriculture Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2011. In honor of Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair, Governor Pat Quinn today signed three pieces of legislation to support Illinois’ agriculture industry and increase access to farmers’ markets for the growing cottage food industry. Senate Bill 840 allows certain homemade foods to be sold at[Read More…]
