Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed suit against a Bensenville company for scamming Illinois homeowners out of thousands of dollars for flood control work in their homes that was never completed. Madigan’s lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, alleges Eveready Flood Control and its president, Patrick[Read More…]
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Park Forest Man One of Four New NIU Board of Trustee Appointments Made by Governor Quinn
Robert T. Marshall Jr. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) DeKalb, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has announced four appointments to the governing board of Northern Illinois University. Newcomers Anthony A. Iosco and Robert T. Marshall Jr. begin new terms, while veteran trustees Marc J. Strauss and Cherilyn G. Murer were reappointed[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Activates 200 Additional National Guard Troops for Flood
MARION–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today activated an additional 200 Illinois National Guard troops, bringing the total to more than 320 Guard personnel engaged in the state’s efforts to protect citizens and critical facilities from rapidly-rising flood waters. Governor Quinn also commended private companies for donating needed supplies to[Read More…]
Attorney General Intervenes in Federal Case to Allow Army Corps Authority to Alleviate Rising River Waters in Southern Illinois
Cape Girardeau, Mo.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today moved to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the state of Missouri that attempts to stop the Army Corps of Engineers from pursuing its plan to save the town of Cairo, Ill., from potential floods due to dangerously high water[Read More…]
Durbin Responds to American Bankers Association on Interchange… Again
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) has responded to yet another letter from the American Bankers Association reiterating their opposition to any and all reforms of the interchange system. Durbin’s letter to the ABA today seeks to “cut to the chase” regarding the motivations behind[Read More…]
SSSRA Arts Recital and Drama Show ‘Wii Love Drama’ to be held May 9
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) Drama Club has been hard at work all season and will put on a show that you will not forget on Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. This event is[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Sticker Purchase Deadline April 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2011. The new Village of Park Forest vehicle stickers for 2011-2012 must be displayed on every vehicle registered in the Village of Park Forest prior to May 1, even if that vehicle is not located in the Village, to avoid late fees and fines. As a[Read More…]
Dance to better Health at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Recreation and Fitness Center at Governors State University is encouraging everyone to dance their way to better health and fitness by offering three fun classes that teach dance steps while toning muscles and burning calories. Stepping lessons will be offered Wednesdays, May 4 through June 8, from[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m., in the Hall of Honors, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification[Read More…]
Students Collect the Trash
GSU Biology Club members bag trash along Dralle Road in University Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In preparation for Earth Day – and because it was badly needed – students from the Governors State University Biology Club recently braved the pouring rain and chilly temperatures to clean up the[Read More…]
