WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2011. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an air traffic control incident involving two regional jets that occurred on Monday, May 16, 2011 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. At approximately 9:35 am (CDT), ExpressJet Airlines flight 6075, an Embraer ERJ-145, was cleared for takeoff on runway[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Launches Illinois Innovation Network to Help Business Startups Thrive
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today launched the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) to give our entrepreneurs the resources needed to build and grow their businesses and create more jobs. The IIN, which includes business and educational leaders, is the first initiative created by the Governor’s Illinois Innovation Council, a[Read More…]
A Famous Royal Hat to Benefit UN Efforts to Assist Children in Need
The hat worn by Princess Beatrice NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 May 2011. The hat that launched a thousand headlines when it appeared at the British royal wedding last month is about to have an unexpected second life as a fundraiser for the work of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The pale[Read More…]
Tips Sought on Orland Park Home Invasion Suspect
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who broke into a southwest suburban couple’s home and while he didn’t appear to have stolen anything, the family noted he behaved erratically. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday in the 16400[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk: FERC Decision on Quincy Appeal Extremely Disappointing
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today expressed disappointment in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decision to deny Quincy’s appeal and stop the city from moving forward with the hydroelectric power plant at Lock and Dam 21. “The decision in February to[Read More…]
Durbin Introduces Bill to Aid Reforestation Efforts in Haiti
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) has introduced legislation to aid reforestation efforts in Haiti. Once covered by thick tropical forest, Haiti is now 98 percent deforested. That deforestation has caused widespread soil erosion; the destruction of natural barriers from hurricanes; and contributes to widespread[Read More…]
IL Unemployment Rate Falls 15th Time to 8.7 Percent
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the 15th consecutive month, dropping 0.1 to 8.7 percent in April, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. This is the lowest unemployment rate since February 2009 when it was 8.6 percent. The national[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Initiative Saves State Millions
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. The Illinois Department of Human Services’(IDHS) Redeploy Illinois initiative released the 2010 Cost Benefit Analysis Data. The statistics reveal significant reductions in the number of juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Redeploy Illinois was implemented in 2005 in order to provide financial support to[Read More…]
Nominees For Illinoisan Of The Day Sought
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking ten individuals to spotlight as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who make a difference in their community and show a true Illinois spirit through hard work and a[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Helps Fight Unreasonable Health Insurance Premium Increases
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. Today, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final regulation to ensure that large health insurance premium increases will be thoroughly reviewed, and consumers will have access to clear information about those increases. Combined with other important protections from the Affordable Care Act,[Read More…]
