Day: March 12, 2012

Governor Quinn Announces New NBC Production Coming to Chicago

Syndicated Daily Show “Steve Harvey” to be Produced in Chicago, Creating Jobs and Boosting Tourism CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new NBC production will be filmed in downtown Chicago. The new daily show, “Steve Harvey,” will be produced at NBC 5 studios and is expected to[Read More…]

Durbin: Liquor Sale Cut-Off Should Be Permanent, Late Night Club Scene Still Must Be Addressed

WASHINGTON,D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  U.S. SenatorDick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after learning that East St. Louis Mayor Alvin Parks temporarily suspended all non-casino sales of liquor after 1:00 AM following weekend shootings outsidetwo East St. Louis night clubs. “This weekend’s tragic and fatal violence at East St. Louis[Read More…]

Durbin, Kirk: FEMA Denial of Federal Aid for Southern Illinois is Unacceptable

Call for delegation meeting with FEMA Administrator to discuss state appeal WASHINGTON,D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  U.S.SenatorsDick Durbin(D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s denial of federal funding for the fiveSouthern Illinoiscounties affected by severe storms and tornadoes was unacceptable.  They called for a meeting[Read More…]

Statement from Governor Pat Quinn On FEMA Denial of State Disaster Assistance Request

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding FEMA’s denial of the state’s request for federal assistance for people and businesses in Southern Illinois that were impacted by the Feb. 29 tornado. “I am extremely disappointed that FEMA denied our request for federal assistance that is[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on The Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: One-Year Progress Report

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012. The progress report I received today from members of my administration underscores the headway our nation has made towards reducing our reliance on foreign oil, while also expanding American made energy. As the report highlights, we have made progress, with imports of foreign oil decreasing by[Read More…]

The Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: One-Year Progress Report

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  One year ago, the President put forward a comprehensive plan in the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future that outlined the Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to American energy – a strategy aimed at reducing our reliance on foreign oil, saving families and businesses money at the pump,[Read More…]

Fungus-Derived Biopesticide Shows Promise Against Lyme Disease

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  Research on a biopesticide derived from a strain of naturally occurring soil fungus has confirmed the material’s effectiveness at suppressing the most common variety of tick that spreads Lyme disease. Researchers from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station demonstrated a significant reduction in the number of blacklegged,[Read More…]

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