Day: October 25, 2013

Up in Smoke: A Timeline of Marijuana Use in the U.S.

Source: Up in Smoke: A Timeline of Marijuana Use in the U.S. (ENEWSPF)- The infographic in text: The political discussion regarding decriminalizing marijuana use is centuries old, yet remains a hot-button issue even today. Where did it all start? Are we heading for a full legalization of marijuana throughout the[Read More…]

Prairie State College Speech Team Has Individual Successes at Appel-Quest Tournament

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team participants brought home several individual awards during the Appel-Quest Speech Tournament hosted by Moraine Valley Community College on Oct. 12. Jasmine Ross of Richton Park received fifth place for informative speaking. Daquawn Bruce of Riverdale received sixth place for persuasive[Read More…]

Top Five Reasons to Attend Prairie State College

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. Spring registration is underway at Prairie State College (PSC). Here are the top five reasons you should consider registering for spring courses. Whether it is to start your degree, finish your degree, or obtain skills for a career, PSC has many educational offerings to get you[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance To Accommodate Vertiport In Chicago Medical District For Business, Medical Use

Vertiport would be first public-use helicopter landing site near downtown Chicago since 2003 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that an ordinance has been introduced to accelerate progress of the Vertiport USA-Chicago project. The Vertiport, a first-class helicopter landing, takeoff, storage and parking facility, will be built on property[Read More…]

JPMorgan Chase Reaches Settlements with The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

Settlements Represent an Important Step Towards a Broader Resolution of Mortgage-Backed Securities Matters New York—(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2013 – JPMorgan Chase has reached an agreement to resolve all of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) litigation with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) as conservator for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae for $4[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Urges Illinois Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-back Day

Free Service Seeks to Prevent Pill Abuse; More Than 240 Disposal Sites Throughout Illinois Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2013.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois residents to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26. Collection sites throughout Illinois will be open 10[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 25, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Op-Ed in USA Today / NSA Programs Review of Surveillance Capabilities / Counterterrorism Efforts Discussions with Allies / Long Term Relationships United Nations Resolution / Privacy on the Internet IRAQ Ongoing Dialogue / ISIL / Al-Qaeda Foreign Minister Zebari to Visit[Read More…]

Justice Department Charges California Apartment Owner and Staff with Discrimination Against Families with Children

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against the owner and operators of a Fremont, Calif., apartment complex, alleging that they had discriminated against families with children in violation of the Fair Housing Act by prohibiting children from playing in the common grassy areas of the[Read More…]

Former Brokerage Firm Operations Head Indicted for Tax Crimes

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. An indictment was unsealed today charging Dominick Pannitti, formerly of North Bellmore, N.Y., with tax crimes, the Justice Department announced. According to the indictment, which was returned by a grand jury on Sept. 26, 2013, Pannitti was Head of Operations at a securities brokerage firm in[Read More…]

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