The Red Cross continues to celebrate 100 years of water safety instruction. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is highlighting May as Water Safety Month and is encouraging Illinois residents to equip themselves with life-saving skills for summer activities. The American Red Cross’s national water[Read More…]
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Kelly, Chabot Introduce Legislation to Protect Girls’ Access to Education
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced H.R. 2408, the Protecting Girls Access to Education Act, which ensures that children, specifically young girls, are able to receive an education when displaced by conflicts overseas. “As a mother, the[Read More…]
President Preckwinkle Unveils Cook County’s 2017 Roadwork Plan
Sauk Trail at Lakewood Blvd/Blackhawk Drive in Park Forest on the Docket Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the list of the County’s 2017 roadwork construction projects, offering motorists a roadmap for the upcoming season. The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways plan will improve roads[Read More…]
Riley Calls for a Development Plan Ahead of Sale of Thompson Center
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Governor Bruce Rauner continues to push the concept of selling the James R. Thompson Center; Illinois state government’s downtown Chicago epicenter, state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, Chair of the State Government Administration Committee, says that there are a number of factors looming over the sale that[Read More…]
Durkin Co-Sponsors Bi-Partisan Bill Cracking Down on Vacant Property Fraud
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Owners of vacant properties who are not actively seeking tenants or buyers, or making alterations while continuing to receive property tax relief could face a vacancy fraud complaint and pay a penalty under bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). “Corporations or unscrupulous property[Read More…]
NLGJA to Present Lisa Ben Award to Longtime E! News Reporter Marc Malkin
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce that longtime E! News reporter Marc Malkin is the recipient of the 2017 Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage. Malkin will accept the award at NLGJA’s annual L.A. Exclusive benefit event in Los Angeles on June 20. “I am humbled and full[Read More…]
McDelivery with UberEATS Now Available in Over 1,000 Restaurants Across the U.S.
Oak Brook, IL-(ENEWSPF)- McDelivery with UberEATS is expanding across the United States and is now available in over 1,000 restaurants. Today, both McDonald’s and UberEATS jointly announced that customers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Columbus and Phoenix can now enjoy McDonald’s menu delivered right to their home, work or beyond through the[Read More…]
Fire Consumes Star Disposal Maintenance Facility on South Street
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A fire consumed and destroyed a Star Disposal maintenance facility on South Street earlier today. The blaze left behind an empty building with a scorched interior, and two charred vehicles in front. Police closed Western Avenue from Route 30 south to 26th Street while firefighters battled the flames.[Read More…]
Loves Park Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Loves Park man was sentenced in federal court May 15 before U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard for producing child pornography. ZACHARY RODRIGUEZ, 26, who pleaded guilty on Oct. 14, 2016, was sentenced to 210 months, to be followed by eight years of supervised release. According to a written plea[Read More…]
HRC to Honor ABC News’ Robin Roberts With Visibility Award at the 2017 HRC Louisiana Gala Dinner
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced that award-winning broadcast journalist Robin Roberts of ABC News’ “Good Morning America” will be honored with the HRC Visibility Award at the 2017 HRC Louisiana Gala Dinner on Saturday,[Read More…]
