Major Expansion Project to Create Thousands of Jobs in Central Illinois TUSCOLA –-(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by company officials to announce that Cronus Fertilizers, a much-anticipated $1.4 billion fertilizer plant, will be built in Tuscola. Following a search process that included 76 sites in nine[Read More…]
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Video and Pictures: UPDATE: Oct. 30 – 2:23 p.m. CST: Boil Order Extended to ALL Parts of Park Forest Following Water Main Break
Crews cautiously dig Wednesday afternoon using a backhoe, searching for the broken 16-inch water main. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) More pictures here on our Facebook page: Water Main Break in Park Forest Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-UPDATE: October 30, 2014 – 2:23:57 PM CST – A precautionary boil order remains in effect in[Read More…]
Park Forest Residents Advised of Issues Resulting From Major Water Main Break Along Park Street
UPDATE: Video and Pictures: Boil Order Issued Following Water Main Break in Park Forest Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A water main break along Park Street, south of the water plant, has impacted water service for residents throughout the Village. Some residents may experience discolored water, low pressure, or a complete interruption[Read More…]
Chicago Sees Sixth Consecutive Month Of Tourism Records
Chicago’s September Performance Surpasses National Growth; Growing Chicago Tourism is a Key Initiative of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago today announced the sixth consecutive month for record hotel performance in the City of[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Announces Fair Housing Grants for Open Communities
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2014. This month the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded two grants to Open Communities, a nonprofit that advocates for fair and affordable housing based in Winnetka, Illinois. With grants for $316,389 and $124,453 respectively, Open Communities will continue its critical work in the north[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Alumnus Shares Success Story with Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. When Patrick Ryan enrolled as a 20-year old at Roosevelt University in 2007, he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life or what he should major in. Seven years later, the Roosevelt alumnus is a successful community leader who feels so strongly about his[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Former President Of The State Of Israel Shimon Peres To Chicago
Mayor Emanuel Welcomes Former President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres to Chicago. Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed the former President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres to the City of Chicago yesterday, as President Peres arrived to speak at[Read More…]
Dr. Dale Collins Honored With Monteleone Award from Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) recently honored Dr. Dale Collins, attending physician in the Maricopa Integrated Health System in Arizona and former obstetrician/gynecologist in Chicago Heights, with the 2014 Michael R. Monteleone Community Service Award. The award was announced at the September meeting of the PSC Board[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reminds Families to Check Sex Offender Registry to Plan Safe 2014 Trick-or-treat Routes
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2014. As Halloween approaches, Attorney General Lisa Madigan reminded parents to check the state’s sex offender registry and with their local law enforcement agency before determining trick-or-treat routes for their children. “I encourage families to check the registry before they head out on Halloween to help them[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin and Amazon Announce 1,000 Full-Time Jobs in Illinois
Amazon Plans $75 Million Investment in Heart of the Midwest CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Amazon.com Inc. today announced plans to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs and $75 million in investment in Illinois. Amazon is beginning site selection activities and it plans[Read More…]
