The Largest Gathering of Burge Torture Survivors Witnessed the Historic Vote Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2015. This morning Chicago Police torture survivors and their family members attended a Chicago City Council hearing to witness passage of historic legislation providing reparations for the torture they and scores of other African American[Read More…]
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Senator Wyden, Rubio, Warner Introduce ‘The Student Right to Know Before You Go Act’
Legislation Would Make Available Accurate Graduation, Debt and Earnings Data to Help Students Make Informed College Selection Decisions Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Mark Warner, D-Va., today introduced legislation that would provide college-bound students powerful new tools for comparing colleges and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Aldermen Move Forward On Reforms To Red Light Camera Program
Ordinance would authorize independent comprehensive review of the program, codifies reforms announced in March CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. As part of a continued effort to reform the red light camera enforcement program, which was enacted in 2003, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Aldermen Tom Tunney, Anthony Beale and Walter Burnett today introduced[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names Seasoned Public Transit Veteran New CTA President
Dorval R. Carter, Jr. provides more than 30 years of experience at city and federal levels, including past positions in CTA management CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today named Dorval R. Carter, Jr. as the new President of the Chicago Transit Authority. Carter, who has more than 30 years[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Investigation Into Trucking Company Oversight Will Move Forward
Senator requested DOT IG investigation into FMCSA’s handling of Illinois-based motor carrier following fatal I-88 crash in January 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the announcement by the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General that it will begin an audit of the Federal Motor[Read More…]
Final Auditions for Broadway in Park Forest to be Held on May 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. Are you looking to star in your own Broadway show? Have the ability to sing and/or dance? Your last chance to audition for Broadway in Park Forest will be on Saturday, May 23 promptly at 3:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive.[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. The South Suburban Senior Fair 2015 will be held on Friday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This year’s Senior Fair will be held at a new venue. The Senior Fair will be held at the Richton Park Community Center located at 4455[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Two Civic Leadership Academy Workshops on Campus
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting two Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) workshops on campus this summer. Workshops offer specialization tracks for elected and appointed leaders and managers in government and nonprofit agencies. The first, “Leadership for Newly Elected or Appointed Officials,” is scheduled from 8:30 a.m.[Read More…]
New Report: Lawmakers and Governor Rauner Can Avoid Cuts to Children, Families and Communities by Choosing Revenue
Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. A report released this morning by Voices for Illinois Children, a member of the Responsible Budget Coalition, demonstrates that Governor Rauner and lawmakers have an array of choices available in order to avoid cutting services for children with epilepsy and autism, police and fire protection, and[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at Governors State University on May 26
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, May 26, 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[Read More…]
