PEORIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law to help redevelop and revitalize the area around the city of Peoria’s riverfront by allowing the area to be designated as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone. The law also creates an incentive to encourage restoration and preservation of historic structures[Read More…]

QUINCY–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to simplify regulation of trucks travelling in Illinois, easing the regulatory burden faced by Illinois businesses while helping ensure the safety of Illinois’ roads. “One of the top priorities of my administration has been working with the business community to make[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to help ensure a fair state contract bidding process for minority- and women-owned businesses, and to advance minority and female employment in Illinois’ workforce. “This important new law will help ensure fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2011.   U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Sustain Our Great Lakes (SOGL) program has awarded a total of $706,350 in grants to three organizations in Illinois. The Sustain Our Great Lakes program works to protect, maintain, and restore the integrity of the Great[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2011.  In a speech at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called attention to the human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what the US can do to reduce the violence and hold perpetrators accountable. The speech was[Read More…]

Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lobbyists were paid nearly $1 million during the first half of 2011 as they attempted to influence Cook County officials, although the number of reported contacts dropped by nearly 10 percent, Clerk David Orr announced Monday. The 178 active lobbyists in Cook County earned $924,136 and reported[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the signing of legislation that will bolster Illinois’ world-class nuclear safety program. The new law increases fees paid by Exelon to fund upgrades to remote monitoring systems at each reactor site, hire additional nuclear safety experts and update vital nuclear safety equipment.[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to support the development of the technology industry in Illinois and create jobs. Senate Bill 107 strengthens Illinois’ position to attract technology-based businesses by boosting the state’s investment in them. The new law was one of the Governor’s priorities during the[Read More…]

CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2011.  The Loyola CTA Station will soon see major improvements, ensuring the safety of passengers and pedestrians, as the result of $11 million in federal funding, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said today. Durbin joined local elected officials, representatives of the CTA and Loyola University, and members of[Read More…]