Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Bruce Rauner issued a statement today following the Illinois Federation of Teachers ratification of four-year collective bargaining agreement: “We are proud to announce that the Illinois Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Local #919, representing educators at the Illinois School for the Deaf, ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with[Read More…]
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New Regional Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Joins American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois today announced Joy Squier as the Regional Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to promote the organization’s humanitarian services and programs across the 21-county region. She will report to the Chief Executive Officer Celena Roldán. Squier is a seasoned marketing and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: House Committee Approves Legislation To Improve Accessibility
Bill Updates Accessibility Guidelines & Improves Ability for Businesses to Comply Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that members of the House Judiciary-Civil Committee unanimously approved legislation to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Illinois. “People living with disabilities need equal access to their communities, including schools, parks[Read More…]
Madigan: House Committee Passes Bill To Improve Response To Sexual Assault Crimes
Joint Sexual Assault Working Group’s Legislation Encourages Survivors to Report Crimes, Improves Training for Law Enforcement & Ensures Justice & Healing for Survivors Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced the House Judiciary-Criminal Committee passed legislation to encourage more sexual assault survivors to come forward and increase the successful prosecution of[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Meet And Greet With The SBA Exporter Of The Year Award Recipient And The Director Of The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center At GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On May 3, 2016, Mary Ma, the Director of Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Governors State University (ITC at GSU), was honored to attend Governor Bruce Rauner‘s meet and greet hosted at the State Capitol in Springfield with her client Sophia Leaguedi, founder and President of[Read More…]
Cook County Updating Home Rule Tax Code to Improve Service, Increase Efficiency
Please note: While this is a press release from the Cook County Board, we reproduce it here because we agree with the concept of simplifying our tax laws, and it is our editorial opinion that every municipality in Illinois should be Home Rule. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A package of Home Rule Tax[Read More…]
Cook County Approves Transformation of Rosemont Transit Center
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County will redesign and reconstruct the Rosemont Transit Center, a facility located on Cook County property and used primarily by Pace buses that also serves “kiss-and-ride” transit passengers, taxis, private shuttles and rideshare service providers. The Cook County Board Wednesday approved an intergovernmental agreement to expand the transit[Read More…]
Rich Township Senior Center Announces Activities For Summer Of 2016
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich Township Senior Center announced the following activities for the summer of 2016: RTA Presentation – June 6 at 1 p.m. A representative from the RTA will come to our center at 297 Liberty Drive and present a transit orientation program. We will learn how easy the[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU Tuesday, May 17
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, May 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and corrections; vehicle sticker sales;[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department, Recreation and Parks, Have Their Budget Hearing
Analysis, Commentary, Report By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The penultimate night of budget hearings featured reports by the Park Forest Fire Department and Recreation and Parks. The meeting was this past Tuesday, May 10. Arriving after the 6:00 p.m. start time, the discussion between the PFFD and mayor was[Read More…]
