CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Insurance today published information for consumers and insurance professionals about a new State law that, effective June 1, 2011, allows unmarried adults in Illinois to enter into a civil union with all of the obligations, protections, and legal rights that Illinois law provides[Read More…]
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Affordable Apartments for Families Opens in Quincy
QUINCY–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. A new 48-unit development for working families in Quincy has opened as a result of the financial investment of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). An estimated 230 jobs were created with the construction of the Franklin Square Apartments. IHDA, the state’s housing finance agency, financed $2.8[Read More…]
Madigan Warns Consumers of Increase in Lottery Scam Reports
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois consumers to an alarming rise in reports to her office of lottery scams. Callers – particularly seniors – report being conned out of thousands of dollars through scams promising they’ve won lottery and sweepstakes prizes. “Every day scam artists busily[Read More…]
Durbin, Cohen and Others Introduce Legislation to Restore Fairness in Student Lending
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Al Franken (D-MN) today joined U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN), Danny Davis (D-IL), George Miller (D-CA) and John Conyers (D-MI) to introduce legislation in both the Senate and the House that will restore fairness in student lending[Read More…]
‘Vanishing of the Bees’ Film Screening Saturday, May 28
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. The Park Forest Environment Commission and the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) are co-sponsoring a screening of the environmental film “Vanishing of the Bees” on Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at UUCC, 70 Sycamore, Park Forest. This event is free and open to the[Read More…]
Madigan Issues Subpoenas; Widens ‘Robosigning’ Probe
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday expanded her investigation into “robosigning” practices, issuing subpoenas against two national mortgage servicing support providers. The subpoenas are the latest effort in Madigan’s ongoing probe into the fraudulent practices used by banks and other mortgage institutions that contributed to the collapse of[Read More…]
Illinois Among Finalists in Innovative Race to the Top Education Reform Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Department of Education has named Illinois among nine finalists for a continuation of its Race to the Top competition. The Race to the Top Fund provides competitive grants to encourage and reward states like Illinois[Read More…]
Cook County Sheriff Issues Cemetery Safety Alert
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is encouraging the public to be cautious and at all times aware of their surroundings when visiting area cemeteries Sheriff Dart is joining with Catholic Cemeteries to increase public awareness of crimes that can[Read More…]
District 162 Recognizes Students With Perfect Attendance
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson School District 162 and the Board of Education recently honored 101 students who had two or more years of perfect attendance. 7 Years Gianna Baker-Huth Middle School 6 Years Angel Anderson-Huth Middle School Makiya Caldwell-Illinois School 5 Years Kaitlyn Barksdale-Illinois School Thaddeus Agunloye-Indiana School Tobbias Agunloye-Indiana School[Read More…]
District 162 Holds Film Festival
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson Elementary School District 162 recently held its fourth annual Film Festival and recognized students’ creative abilities in film making. “Cinematography provides students with a unique way to express their creativity,” said Superintendent Blondean Y. Davis. “The Film Festival has grown in size and in terms of the[Read More…]
