Quinn Highlights Statewide Mortgage Loan, Foreclosure Prevention Efforts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed June as Homeownership Month in Illinois. Quinn issued the proclamation to raise awareness about state-sponsored affordable homeownership programs and foreclosure prevention assistance available across Illinois to meet the needs of residents in this economy. [Read More…]
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Durbin Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Investment
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation on Thursday that would protect taxpayer investment in major infrastructure projects when local and state governments privatize roads, airports and other transportation facilities. The Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act would also require increased transparency and public involvement[Read More…]
Park Forest Lions Club Readies to Feed the Masses on July 4
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- ENEWSPF received the following from the Park Forest Lions Club: On July 4th at Central Park, the Park Forest Lions Club will be selling pop, water, pizza and hot dogs dring the parade and during the Fireworks display. Come and support your local Lions Club so that[Read More…]
State Economic Director Announces $48 Million in Federal Funding for Public Infrastructure Improvements
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced that 85 communities throughout the state are receiving funding from the federal “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program to assist with water and sewer improvements and other critical public infrastructure needs. The $48 million in grants[Read More…]
IL Employers Boost Payrolls by +8,200 in May
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. As expected, the Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May increased +0.2 points to 8.9 percent. The increase follows 15 months of declining unemployment rates and was expected because slight up-and-down movements in the rate and the number of jobs created naturally occur in an economic recovery,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Federal Unemployment Aid for Flood-Affected Counties in Southern Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Federal government approved his request for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for the residents of 14 Southern Illinois counties impacted by severe flooding during the spring. The assistance is available to people who live or work in Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson,[Read More…]
Benefit on Saturday, June 25 to Raise Funds to Beautify Park Forest Blue Star Marker Honoring Members of the Armed Forces
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2011. In 1945, the National Council of Garden Clubs started the Blue Star Marker project as a way to honor members of the Armed Forces. Signs with big blue stars were purchased by garden clubs and placed in all states along major highways to honor all[Read More…]
AAA: June Gas Prices Finally Falling
AURORA, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011 – Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana fell in June, which is the first time since October 2010 there has been a month-over-month decrease. Monthly average prices in Illinois reached $4.01, according to AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report. The Illinois average for regular unleaded[Read More…]
Construction to Start on New Affordable Apartments for Kendall County Seniors
OSWEGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Dozens of Kendall County seniors living on a limited budget will have new affordable housing opportunities in spring 2012. Construction is set to start on the 60-unit Diamond Senior Apartments of Oswego as a result of the investment of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Ban Self-Promotion on State-Funded Billboards
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that would prevent state officials from putting their name or likeness on billboards or electronic signs paid for with taxpayer dollars. “Government belongs to the people,” said Governor Quinn. “When state government gets the word out about a program or service[Read More…]
