Winning Entries Will Receive Rain Barrels for Storm Water Recycling SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today launched its 2012 Rain Barrel Design Competition to educate students on storm water management and to highlight the positive impact of green initiatives. The competition, now in its third year,[Read More…]
Day: September 24, 2012
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs honors Hinsdale man as ‘Veteran of the Month’ for October
Veteran of Air Force and Navy, Michael Anaya Sr. recognized during ceremonies at National Latino Education Institute CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has honored Michael Anaya Sr., a Hinsdale resident and veteran of both the US Air Force and US Navy, as its October 2012[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Invites Brazilians to Visit Illinois, Encourages Business Partnerships During Trade Mission
State ramps up effort to attract Brazilian visitors as Illinois delegation promotes tourism São Paulo –(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn invited Brazilians to Illinois today during his trade mission to Brazil to increase tourism, education and business between the state and the South American country. The Governor is addressing[Read More…]
Drug Czar Ignores Failure of Marijuana Prohibition to Curb Use
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. In a press conference this morning, representatives from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the release of the latest results of the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health. As is[Read More…]
Statement from White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske on HHS Report Showing Declines in Prescription Drug Abuse
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the following statement in response to survey data from the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) showing significant declines in the non-medical use of prescription drugs:[Read More…]
Navy Announces Research Vessel to be Named in Honor of Neil Armstrong
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the first Armstrong-class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship will be named Neil Armstrong. Mabus named the future R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27) to honor the memory of Neil Armstrong, best known for being the first man[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Dinner
Voting “is an American issue and goes to the heart of who we say we are as a nation. The right to vote will be protected.” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. On Saturday, Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards dinner. What follows is[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the Congressional Black Caucus Gala
Washington, D.C –(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2012 – 7:33 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you tonight. Thank you so much for having me. I want to start by thanking Congressman Cleaver and Shuanise[Read More…]
Health Care Law Ensures Consumers Get Clear, Consistent Information About Health Coverage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. Because of the health care law, millions of Americans will have access to standardized, easy-to-understand information about health plan benefits and coverage. Insurance companies and employers are now required to provide consumers in the private health insurance market with a brief summary of what a health[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Kids’ Zone on Saturday, September 29
The kids’ zone is set to open at the Park Forest Public Library Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2012. On the heels of the recent building makeover with the paint barely dry, the Park Forest Public Library has undertaken another new project which involves the complete children’s wing.[Read More…]
