Law Requires Soccer Goals be Designed to Resist Tipping CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed “Zach’s Law” requiring all movable soccer goals manufactured and sold in the state of Illinois to be tip-resistant. House Bill 1130, the Moveable Soccer Goal Safety Act, will also require organizations that own[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Protect Illinois Homeowners
New Law Helps Protect Homeowners from Fraud After Natural Disasters JOLIET—(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that helps protect Illinois homeowners who are trying to recover following a natural disaster. He also signed a new law that ensures landlords are able to evict tenants who commit serious[Read More…]
Madigan Sues Springfield Area Man for Alleged Lawn Care Scheme
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued a Springfield area man today for scamming consumers out of more than $8,000 for landscaping services he failed to provide. Madigan filed her suit in Sangamon County Circuit Court against John Wease, of Auburn, who went door-to-door in Sangamon County, defrauding consumers[Read More…]
Sun Sets On Final Goodrich Luau
Therese and John Goodrich at the couple’s final luau Saturday night. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After nearly three decades, John and Therese Goodrich closed an incredible chapter in their lives Saturday night when the final Goodrich Luau was held at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Through the years, friends,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on New Shipping Facility in Joliet Intermodal Park
JOLIET–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined global transportation and logistics leader APL to break ground on a new terminal at the Joliet intermodal facility, which is expected to create 150 construction jobs and help expand Illinois’ transportation and distribution capacity. The new facility is part of a larger[Read More…]
‘Legal Helpers’ Fined $314,000 for Unlicensed Debt Settlement Operation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. Legal Helpers, a Chicago based debt settlement firm, was ordered to Cease and Desist its unlicensed business today by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The Department also issued a fine of $314,000 – $1,000 for each of the 314 clients it has identified thus[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on Agreement to Raise the Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement last night, after an agreement was reached to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid a default on our national debt: “Tonight’s agreement prevents a default on our nation’s debt and will give our economy[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Illinois DREAM Act
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed historic legislation to increase education opportunities to children of immigrants in Illinois. The Illinois DREAM Act creates a privately-funded scholarship program for high school graduates from immigrant families who wish to attend college. “All children have the right to a first-class education,”[Read More…]
IL ACLU Challenges Catholic Charities Policies That Discriminates Against Same-Sex Couples
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. Catholic Charities policy of providing state-funded adoption and foster care services in a fashion that excludes same sex couples does significant harm to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and discriminates against same-sex couples who desire to act as[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Pending Bipartisan Agreement to Prevent American Default
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) tonight released the following statement on the pending bipartisan agreement to prevent an American default: “The best way to achieve economic stability, reassure our allies and strengthen financial markets is by tackling our unsustainable spending trend. This deal is a balance[Read More…]
