Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. Southern Florida, the Florida Keys and the East Coast are not likely to experience any effects from the remaining oil on the surface of the Gulf as the oil continues to degrade and is hundreds of miles away from the loop current, according to a new[Read More…]
Month: July 2010
Tony Nominated Musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Coming To Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD,IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. The smash hit musical inspired by rock n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins is coming to the Illinois State Fair for a special appearance. The Chicago cast of Million Dollar Quartet will perform a free concert at the Grandstand on[Read More…]
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Board Member Receives Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Bob Emser. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The board of Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) works hard to build interest in the park throughout Chicagoland region. NMSP board member Bob Emser’s reach extends well beyond the region as he develops his career in the art world. Emser[Read More…]
IL Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Army Veteran Arthur Ray Taylor as July 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
BOLINGBROOK–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named Bolingbrook resident Arthur Ray Taylor, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, as the July 2010 Veteran of the Month. The Illinois “Veteran of the Month” award is a distinction that is given to military[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Protect the Rights of Vehicle Owners and to Improve Road Safety
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today commended Governor Pat Quinn for signing House Bill 4860 into law. The new law prohibits tow-truck operators from stopping at the scene of an accident and soliciting the owner or operator of the vehicle into using their towing services.[Read More…]
Marian To Honor Paige Kuersten with Angel Dedication
Paige Kuersten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The family and friends of Paige Leigh Kuersten are joining with the Marian Catholic School Community to dedicate an angel in loving memory of Paige. The dedication will take place in the circle drive garden on Saturday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. Everyone[Read More…]
Can You Help? Woman Arrested in Connection with Abduction of 5-Year-Old Arizona Boy, Child Still Missing
Phoenix Peraza, age 5. (Photos: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) Update at 9:21 p.m. on 7-31-2010: Park Forest police say that Phoenix is safely in their custody. ENEWSPF spoke with two officers who credit our coverage with helping locate the boy. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Police confirm[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, July 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Admiral Allen provided an update on ongoing[Read More…]
Statement by White House Press Secretary on BP’s Contribution to Unemployed Rig Workers, July 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2010. We are pleased that BP has taken action today to fulfill their commitment to the President and provide a voluntary contribution of $100 million to support unemployed oil rig workers. Source: whitehouse.gov
HHS Announces Availability of $51 Million in Resources for States to Build New Competitive Health Insurance Marketplace
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2010. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced two key steps in the process of partnering with states and other stakeholders to begin establishing health insurance Exchanges. HHS announced the availability of up to $1 million in grants per state to help states begin work[Read More…]