SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The Office of Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement regarding the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s bonding plan. “The Quinn Administration applauds the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for its support of a plan to immediately pay past due bills by restructuring these debts at attractive[Read More…]
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The Dalai Lama to Visit Chicago in July
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2011. The Dalai Lama will visit Chicago on July 17 and 18. The Nobel Peace Prize winner will participate in two public events on July 17 at the University of Illinois, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, and on July 18 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring the 2011 National and State Teachers of the Year
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011 – 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat, please have a seat. What a beautiful day — a wonderful day to celebrate teachers and teaching. I am honored to welcome this group of outstanding teachers behind[Read More…]
Office of the Governor Statement on Flooding in Southern Illinois, May 3, 2011
MARION–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. The Office of Governor Pat Quinn today released this statement regarding Illinois ongoing response to flooding in Southern Illinois. “The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced its decision to crevasse the Birds Point-New Madrid Levee, an important step to ensure public safety as we respond to[Read More…]
Statewide Cemetery Database Capturing Vast Majority of Illinois’ Burials
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. Six months after the Cemetery Oversight Act’s on-line database became active, more than 17,900 burials have been electronically recorded in the statewide database, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) announced today. IDFPR estimates that nearly 75% of burials in the State are now being[Read More…]
Illinois, Chicago, Indiana Gas Prices Highest Ever
AURORA, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011 – Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana today reached the highest prices ever with average prices for an unleaded gallon of gasoline in Illinois at $4.28 and Indiana at $4.19 and Chicagoland at $4.41, according to AAA’s most recent fuel gauge report. Previous records were set[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Officials Take The Oath (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg and Trustees Georgia O’Neill, Gary Kopycinski and Mae Brandon take the oath of office in Park Forest on May 2, 2011. Judges Ray Funderburk, a long-time Park Forester, and Mat Delort, former Village Attorney for Park Forest, administer the oaths.
Cook County Judge – What You Can Do, And Should Not Do, If Facing Foreclosure (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What should you do if facing foreclosure? If you live in Cook County, you have options. First, and foremost, SHOW UP IN COURT! Listen to the judge.
‘Grow Your Own Garden Day’ at Calvary United Church on May 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. Spring has finally arrived and many of us are anxious to get our hands in the dirt to begin our summer gardens. If you’re new to gardening, or find your thumb is not as green as you’d like, plan on attending the ‘Grow Your Own[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on the Killing of Osama bin Laden
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement tonight after President Obama announced that Osama bin Laden has been killed.
