WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2010. NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 2,927 square miles of Gulf waters off eastern Louisiana, directly south and southwest of East Bay. This is the eighth reopening in federal waters since July 22. This reopening was announced after consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Capital Construction Funding for Harper College
PALATINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today visited William Rainey Harper College to announce nearly $8 million in state capital funds that will enable the college to begin designing the renovation of the Engineering and Technology Center, as well as the replacement of the Hospitality Facility. The funding, which is[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Creates Elgin-O’Hare West Bypass Advisory Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by a broad spectrum of public and private sector leaders to announce the formation of a council to assist in the planning and building of the Elgin-O’Hare West Bypass. The Elgin-O’Hare West Bypass Advisory Council will work to advance the major[Read More…]
More Than 10 Million New Teachers Needed to Fill Education Goals, UN Warns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 October 2010 – The United Nations marked World Teachers’ Day today with top officials calling on governments to make up a projected deficit of over 10 million teachers by 2015 and stressing the crucial role teachers play in recovery from natural disasters and conflict. “Without sufficient numbers of[Read More…]
Dear Springfield: Overturn The Illinois Pesticide Act
Staff Editorial To our esteemed legislators in Springfield, Illinois: We urge you all to overturn "The Illinois Pesticide Act," a law which essentially forbids municipalities from regulating the use of pesticides in any way, even if these municipalities are home rule "units," as the law says. For clarity’s sake, here[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights Amtrak’s $40 Million Capital Investment in Chicago’s Union Station
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Amtrak Board Chairman Tom Carper to announce a $40 million capital construction project to improve Amtrak’s Union Station in Chicago. The project will double the passenger waiting area, add new restrooms and install air conditioning in the Great Hall. The[Read More…]
Rehabilitation is Topic for Park Forest Nurses Club October Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2010. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Dr. (Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.). Guest speaker, Marion Santana, RN, BSN, CRRN, will disuss "Rehabilitation." Ms. Santana is the manager of the[Read More…]
Donald Duck Meets Glenn Beck in Right Wing Radio Duck
Donald Duck meets Glenn Beck. Commentary.
Difference Between Our News Media And Others’: 45 Words
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director What a difference 45 words can make. The freedoms of speech and press spelled out in the 45 words of the First Amendment protect U.S. journalists from government restraint or reprisal for what they say or[Read More…]
What is Quran? Local Muslims Share
Two men speak before prayers at the American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Frankfort, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2010 has come and gone. Do you recall the controversy this year? Do you recall the name of the pastor of a church of 50 or so members who was threatening to[Read More…]
