Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin issued the following response to a press release from Speaker Michael Madigan (House Speaker Madigan: Illinois Residents Again Ignored by House Republicans’ Failure to Support Millionaire Surcharge): “I am confused by the Speaker’s comments. His tax increase was rejected again with both Republican[Read More…]
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Governors State University to Receive Stop Gap Funding from State
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University officials commended Illinois lawmakers for passing legislation that partially funds Illinois higher education. The bipartisan bill passed today is a stop gap measure designed to provide immediate funding for Illinois public universities and colleges until a final budget for Fiscal Year 2016 is reached.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Plan to Modernize Cottage Grove Retail Corridor
$4.8 Million Streetscaping Project Will Support Businesses from 77th to 83rd Streets CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a streetscape improvement project that will support local businesses by upgrading a six-block stretch of Cottage Grove from 77th to 83rd Streets. The project will bring new lighting, landscaping and[Read More…]
With Anti-Muslim Bigotry on the Rise, Senator Durbin Seeks Information About Airlines’ Efforts to Prevent Discrimination on Flights
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Following a series of recent incidents on airlines involving alleged discrimination against American Muslims and Arab Americans – including a report of a student being removed from his flight after speaking Arabic on a phone call earlier this week – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Coach Scott Inducted into NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame
Pictured: SSC Chairman Frank Zuccarelli with Coaches Darrell Scott and Steve Ruzich SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Congratulations to South Suburban College Coach Darrell Scott on his induction to the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Region IV Hall of Fame. Coach Scott is a 1987 graduate of Grinnell College[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders Statement on Chicago Principal LaRaviere ‘Removal’ from Post at Blaine Elementary School
READING, Pa. –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday released the following statement after Chicago Principal Troy LaRaviere was “removed” from his post at Blaine Elementary School by the Chicago Board of Education: “It is absolutely unacceptable that a school principal is facing politically-motivated retaliation because he dared[Read More…]
City of Chicago Builds on Road to Reform, Immediately Implements Nearly a Third of the Police Accountability Task Force Recommendations
New Reforms a “Down Payment” on Recommendations, Opportunity for Reform will Continue CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Eddie Johnson are announcing today that the Chicago Police Department is taking the next steps on its road to reform by immediately implementing nearly a third of the recommendations from[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Singer Prince Dies at 57
MINNESOTA—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2016. CNN is reporting that Prince Rogers Nelson, the artist known as Prince, has died. He was 57 Police are currently investigating the death at Prince’s estate in Carver County, Minnesota. Prince had canceled a concert earlier this month saying that he wasn’t feeling well. He performed in[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Bill to Improve Response to Sexual Assault Crimes
Joint Sexual Assault Working Group Details Legislation to Encourage Survivors to Report Crimes, Improve Training for Law Enforcement & Ensure Justice & Healing for Survivors Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with the co-chairs of the Joint Sexual Assault Working Group to announce legislation to encourage more[Read More…]
North Lawndale Residents Use Conference to Hit ‘Reset’ Button
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2016. It has been over 50 years since North Lawndale has had a comprehensive plan that could be used to attract resources and guide public policy as it relates to transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing. As a result, much of the limited development that has occurred[Read More…]
