CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named Kym Hubbard and Miguel Del Valle to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Del Valle will serve as a member of the commission, and Hubbard will serve as its chair. Today’s actions come as the Governor works to bring a fresh approach to[Read More…]
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Durbin Asks State of Illinois to Comply with EPA Decision on Water Quality Standards for Chicago River
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2011. After a briefing yesterday from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lisa Jackson, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) asked the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to strengthen its water quality standards for the Chicago and Calumet Rivers as soon as possible. Yesterday, American Rivers –[Read More…]
SD 163 Board Receives Many Reports, Celebrates The Good, At May Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Finance Committee and Regular Session board meetings held on the evening of May 2, 2011, once again revealed Park Forest – Chicago Heights School District 163 to be a community committed to excellence in the classroom. However, not all board members seem equally committed to the[Read More…]
Durbin Joins Four Other Senators in Asking for Investigation into Gasoline Price-Fixing
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2011. As the average gas price remains above $4.00 per gallon in Illinois and climbing to nearly $5.00 per gallon in some parts of the state, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined four other Senators in asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potential price[Read More…]
Homophobic Hate Crimes on the Rise, UN Human Rights Chief Warns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 May 2011. Hate crimes against lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people are rising around the world, the United Nations human rights chief said today, urging governments to do much more to eliminate discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In a video message marking[Read More…]
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Secretary of State Clinton. In every part of the world, men and women are persecuted and attacked because of who they are or whom they love. Homophobia, transphobia and the brutal hostility associated with them are often rooted in a[Read More…]
The Other Big Deficit: Many Teens Fall Short On Sleep (Audio/Story)
From NPR: Most high school students are chronically tired. They juggle school, sports, homework, chores, friends and family. To meet all of these demands, surveys show, high schoolers usually stay up close to midnight on school nights. And then they have to get up early the next morning, typically around[Read More…]
Former Bixby’s Opens As Chateau Sylora Banquet Hall (Video/Story)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former Bixby’s restaurant and tavern has undergone a radical makeover. The space is now known as Chateau Sylora and is available as a banquet hall. Rental rates during the day are $70 per hour, Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Rental rates for banquets,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Five Additional Counties Approved for Federal Assistance for February Snow Storm
SPRINGFIELD – May 16 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the federal government approved the state’s request for federal assistance to Grundy, Livingston, McLean, Sangamon and Stephenson counties to help local governments recoup many expenses related to the early February winter storm. Local governments in the five approved counties[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May 14-21, 2011 as AmeriCorps Week in Illinois. AmeriCorps is administered by the Serve Illinois Commission, which is operated through the Department of Human Services. The mission of the Serve Illinois Commission is to improve Illinois communities by enhancing traditional volunteer activities[Read More…]
