Day: August 23, 2011

Governor Quinn Announces Start of Construction on a Major Chicago Infrastructure Project

South Side Rail Crossing Project to Create More Than 1,200 Jobs; Provide Major Boost to Regional Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to improve Chicago’s infrastructure and create jobs by announcing the start of construction for a major rail grade separation project on the[Read More…]

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Doctors Without Borders Condemns Large Scale Attacks on Civilians in South Sudan

Hundreds Of Deaths Reported; MSF Facilities Burned And Looted JUBA/NAIROBI–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011 – The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has treated over 100 people in the South Sudanese town of Pieri following a raid there and in twelve surrounding villages in Jonglei State last week.[Read More…]

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July Has 1,579 Mass Layoffs Involving 145,000 Workers, About the Same as June

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011.  Employers took 1,579 mass layoff actions in July involving 145,000 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Each mass layoff involved at least 50 workers from a single employer. The[Read More…]

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Celebration of the Life of Joseph D. Magee

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011. Joseph D.  Magee was born to the proud parents Rosie (Hall) Magee and Branson Magee on November 13, 1915 in Prentiss, Mississippi.  Joseph who was often referred to as “JD” was the first of nine children born into the union. Preceding Joseph in death were[Read More…]

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