SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today activated the Illinois National Guard to support flood-fighting and life safety missions in southern Illinois. The initial activation includes up to 125 Guardsmen who are deploying to Marion to assist the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) with emergency response planning. Additional troops may[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces New Performing Arts Center at Western Illinois University
MACOMB–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined state and school officials for a ceremonial groundbreaking on the $67.8 million Performing Arts Center at Western Illinois University (WIU) in Macomb. This is one of the largest university construction projects in the Governor’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, and construction work[Read More…]
Rock Island State’s Attorney Relinquishes Pension, Agrees to Lifetime Ban on Serving in Public Office
Rock Island–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Rock Island County State’s Attorney Jeff Terronez will resign effective today after pleading guilty to the unlawful delivery of alcohol to a minor this morning in Rock Island Circuit Court. Terronez’s resignation and guilty plea are the result of an Illinois[Read More…]
Jackson: Balanced Budget Amendment and CAP Act Provide Gutless Solution in Search of Problem
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. On learning of Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) support for strict spending limits as a requirement for his vote to raise the federal debt limit, Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) said the following: “I am deeply disappointed that Sen. Manchin has endorsed both the Commitment to[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Eniola Orenuga
Meet Eniola Orenuga. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues its series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Eniola Orenuga, an 11-year Park Forest resident originally from Nigeria. Eniola enjoys writing, has participated in a number of clubs and activities, including Drama, French National Honor[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Activates Agencies’ Flood Response for Southern Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a disaster proclamation to ensure state resources are readily available to support local governments affected by a series of severe storms that have affected southern Illinois during the past two weeks. Forecasts for additional heavy rains this week could send swollen waterways[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces More Key Appointments
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced three top appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the latest in a series of appointments Governor Quinn is making as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, fostering economic development and increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas[Read More…]
State Invests $6.2M in Federal Stimulus Funds to Build Supportive Housing for Young Parents
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Forty units of permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless young parents will be built in Chicago as a result of the financial investment of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). IHDA Executive Director Mary R. Kenney today joined Mayor Richard M. Daley and other local officials to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Increased Bicycle Safety Reporting
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that the state will begin tracking “dooring” crashes – accidents involving bicyclists who are struck by opened doors from parked cars. The change will take effect immediately to help determine locations where road improvements and public outreach efforts may be necessary to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Apple, Google to Address Mobile Device Privacy Concerns
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called for a meeting with Apple Inc. and Google executives in the wake of reports that iPhones, iPads and Google Android devices are collecting and storing detailed information about users’ locations. Madigan sent a letter to both technology manufacturers in response to[Read More…]
