Day: August 12, 2016

David Orr

Clerk Orr’s Statement on Governor Rauner’s Veto of Automatic Voter Registration Bill

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr issued the following statement about Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of the automatic voter registration bill: With today’s veto, Gov. Bruce Rauner condemned 700,000 hard working Illinoisans to another unnecessary interaction with government. I am greatly disappointed by the governor’s veto of SB 250,[Read More…]

In Case You Missed It – Ronald Reagan’s Daughter to Donald Trump ‘Words Matter’

CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2016. On her Facebook page, Patti Davis, daughter of former Republican President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, wrote a blistering note to Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump about his remarks that “Second Amendment people” should do something about Hillary Clinton. To Donald Trump: I am the[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan: Bill to Change Response to Sexual Assault Crimes Becomes Law

Joint Sexual Assault Working Group’s Legislation Encourages Survivors to Report Crimes, Requires Training for Law Enforcement & Improves Justice for Survivors Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016.   Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that landmark legislation to encourage more sexual assault survivors to come forward and increase the successful prosecution of[Read More…]

ISIL Leader in Afghanistan Targeted in Airstrike

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016 — U.S. and Afghan special operations forces conducted operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Afghanistan’s southern Nangarhar province between approximately July 1-30, 2016, a Defense Department spokesman said in a statement released today. During this time, Deputy Press Secretary Gordon Trowbridge said,[Read More…]

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: On the 81st Anniversary of Social Security, Let’s Commit to Protecting and Expanding Social Security Benefits

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky published the following on Huffington Post to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Social Security on August 14th: This August 14, Americans celebrate the 81st anniversary of Social Security. As the former executive director of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens and the current[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Announces City’s Largest Jobs Program Provided More Than 30,000 Youth Opportunities This Summer

One Summer Chicago Youth Gained New Skills and Improved Communities across the City; Youth Work Totaled Record 3.5 Million Hours in 2016 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined youth and members of the community at a One Summer Chicago youth employment site to celebrate another successful year of[Read More…]

Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Push to Pass Pacific Trade Pact

BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) released the following statement Friday after the White House took new action to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership: “I am disappointed by the president’s decision to continue pushing forward on the disastrous Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement that will cost American jobs, harm the environment, increase the cost of[Read More…]

Ear Taxi Festival Announces Lineup of Contemporary Artists (Videos)

Concert series is co-curated by, features the work of UChicago faculty members https://youtu.be/VMsdz0IsE00 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016.  The inaugural Ear Taxi Festival, which will celebrate and premiere contemporary classical music, has announced its complete lineup. The Chicago-centric concert series is set to feature more than 300 musicians, 53 world premieres and a two-day[Read More…]

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