MELROSE PARK–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1698, a comprehensive overhaul of Illinois’ workers’ compensation system. The reforms – backed by numerous groups, including the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association – are expected to save Illinois businesses between $500 and $750 million[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Traffic Safety Measures
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn was joined yesterday by law enforcement officers, public safety officials and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to sign two traffic safety measures as families throughout the state prepare for the July 4th holiday weekend. “Over the Fourth of July weekend and throughout the year,[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at Event in Celebration of LGBT Pride Month
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. Well, this is an especially momentous and extraordinary time for us to meet for the State Department’s annual Pride celebration, the third event we’ve had here at State since I became Secretary, and the first following the historic vote in New York, which I think[Read More…]
Jurors Find Blagojevich Guilty on 17 Counts
Day of recocking for Rod Blagojevich. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the end, was Blagojevich right? "This is the way things are done in Illinois politics," the fomer governor once said. The jury disagreed, finding Blagojevich guilty on 17 of 20 counts. Blagojevich was found guilty on all wire[Read More…]
Young Harness Racing Driver to Gov. Quinn, ‘Please Sign Senate Bill 744 As-Is’
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jay Hochstetler has been a harness race driver for six years, the last four driving competitively at race tracks across the Chicagoland area and beyond. The 18-year-old graduated from Marian Catholic High School in May and is heading to the University of Kentucky to study economics and continue[Read More…]
4th of July Activities In Park Forest Include Music, Parade, Fireworks
Members of Rich City Skate own the streets in last year’s 4th of July Parade in Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Please note: This article is from July 2011. For July 4, 2012 information, please read: In And Around Park Forest Week Of July 2, 2012… Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Come[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 27, 2011
Francesca Wessely (left) and her mother Lynn share smiles during School District 163’s first annual golf outing held last week at the University Golf Club and Convention Center (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2011. As promised in his re-election campaign, Mayor Ostenburg has formed the Mayor’s Advisory Council[Read More…]
New York Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill With Bipartisan Support
Albany, New York-(ENEWSPF)- The New York State Senate has passed marriage equality legislation with a bipartisan vote of 33-29, the Human Rights Campaign and Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris report on their Facebook accounts. From the HRC: History in the making! The New York state senate has just successfully passed[Read More…]
Kankakee County Families Realizing Dreams at New Affordable Housing Development
New Development Allows Families To Rent-To-Own Homes PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2011. A mother raising two sons and working toward a nursing degree, 34-year-old Nicole Brewer has found stability and security in a new single-family home that she can afford to rent on her part-time salary. “It’s great to live in[Read More…]
DOT Provides $126 Million to Ease Train Congestion in Chicago Rail Corridor, Construction Slated for Late Summer 2011
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the Illinois Department of Transportation can now start spending $126 million for Chicago’s Englewood Flyover project that was awarded last year. The project, which will get under way later this summer, will eliminate one of the nation’s largest rail bottlenecks. [Read More…]
