Experienced Leader with Extensive Transportation Background to Take Reins at CDOT and Continue The Mayor’s Record of Expanding Transportation Option for All Chicagoans CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today appointed Rebekah Scheinfeld to be the new commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and will submit her nomination[Read More…]
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A New Day in Health Care Coverage
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2013. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, Health and Human Services January 1st marks not only the beginning of a New Year, but an exciting new day in health care as millions of Americans will now be able to access care, thanks to the coverage they found at the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 30, 2013
Rosemary Piser witnessed the migration of gray whales off the Pacific coast this holiday season. (Photo: Public Domain) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. Was able to scratch another item from my ‘bucket list’ this weekend when I headed to the Pacific coast to witness the migration of the gray whales.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $7 Million Investment in Godfrey and Quincy Community Colleges
Lewis and Clark Community College Leading National Consortium to Place Workers in High-Skill Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Jobs GODFREY–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey is leading a consortium of nine community colleges in eight states that have been awarded $23.8[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $7 Million to Divert Non-Violent Offenders from Prison to Community Programs
Adult Redeploy Illinois Awards Will Expand Community-Based Alternatives to Incarceration CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced that 31 Illinois counties will receive a total of nearly $7 million to divert non-violent offenders from prison into more effective community-based services. The investments are through Adult Redeploy Illinois, a proven,[Read More…]
Military Veterans to Protest Senator Kirk’s Bill Undermining Negotiations with Iran
Senate bill would ratchet up the likelihood of U.S. military involvement in Iran, charge military veterans, peace activists.Military Vets to Sen. Kirk: “Don’t Ruin New Year with New War with Iran” Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. On Tuesday, December 31st, U.S. military veterans will join peace activists for a press[Read More…]
Marist HS To Offer Entrance Exam
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marist High School’s entrance exam for current eighth grade students will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Students should arrive at 8:00 a.m. and enter through the gym doors, located on the east end of the school. There is a $25 test fee, however pre-registration is not needed. Students should[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Seniors’ College Scholarships Top $ 1 million
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School college-bound seniors, who each received $ 262,000 college scholarships. Left to Right: Dr. Deborah Bordelon, Provost, Governors State University; Andrea Kidd, Director, Southland College Prep; Ian Katiku of Park Forest; Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO, Southland College Prep; and Asia Jenkins, Olympia Fields. (PHOTO[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Appointments to Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced appointments to the state’s Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board. Today’s appointments fill each of the board’s seven positions and will continue the state’s implementation of the law. “These appointees to the state’s Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board are highly qualified and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces 5,000 Affordable Rental Homes Financed in 2013
State Support Enables Creation and Preservation of Quality Housing, Creates Jobs Across State CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2013. Governor Quinn today announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) provided more than $471 million in financing this year to make 5,000 quality affordable rental homes available to working families, seniors and people[Read More…]
