CARTERVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by state and local leaders at John A. Logan College to announce a $45.4 million project to construct high-speed fiber optic broadband infrastructure in 23 Illinois counties. The project will create more than 150 jobs and is funded by $11.3 million[Read More…]
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State Economic Development Director Announces Over $12.6 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects
STAUNTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2010. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley visited Staunton today to announce that 40 communities throughout the state have been awarded competitive Public Infrastructure grants totaling over $12 million through the federally-funded Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP). “Many of Illinois’ smaller communities have[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges July Flood Victims to Apply for Federal Assistance
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)– October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today urged people affected by the July floods to apply for federal disaster assistance to help them recover from the storms. The deadline for registration was extended this week to Nov. 17 after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Governor Quinn’s extension[Read More…]
Halvorson Job Training Bill Passes House, Goes to Senate
JOLIET–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Job training legislation co-authored by Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson passed the House last week. The bill aims to help workers receive education and credentials valued by American manufacturers and industries, boosting their employability. The bill passed 412-10. The legislation, known as the AMERICA Works Act (HR 4072), was[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims October 14 Lilly Ledbetter Day in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by other public officials and activists to recognize Lilly Ledbetter, the national leader in the fight for equal pay for women. At an event held at the Chicago Cultural Center, Ledbetter shared her story that led to the signing of the[Read More…]
Hope Manor Apartments for Veterans to Provide Job Training, Support Services
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $4 million state investment to help build a housing development that will provide quality, affordable apartments and supportive services for 80 Veterans who are homeless. Approximately 75 jobs will be created during the construction of Hope Manor Apartments in Chicago. “Our[Read More…]
HRC Statement on D.C. Marriage Equality Opponents’ Last Ditch U.S. Supreme Court Appeal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Bishop Harry Jackson – who pastors a Maryland congregation and has been the leading voice against marriage equality in the District of Columbia – petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday to hear a case attempting to put the rights of District citizens up to a vote of the[Read More…]
Village Introduces New Emergency Alert System
Fire Chief Robert Wilcox salutes Firefighter William Toberman at the 2010 Firefighters Awards Ceremony. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest has recently expanded their partnership with the Villages of Matteson, Olympia Fields and Richton Park to provide an emergency notification system to its residents under[Read More…]
Kenya Safari Acrobats at Freedom Hall Friday
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Tribune calls it, "A must see!" The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes. The group members learned acrobatics as children on the beaches of Kenya,[Read More…]
Durbin Urges IRS to Investigate Spending by Crossroads GPS
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2010. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to quickly investigate the tax status of Crossroads GPS and other organizations that are directing millions of dollars into political advertising without disclosing their funding sources. U.S. tax law requires that the primary[Read More…]
