Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago (RPFPC) will host an NFL season kickoff party and fundraiser on Monday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in Berwyn, Ill. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a gathering[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Video: Former President Bill Clinton Explains the Affordable Care Act
On Wednesday, September 4, President Clinton delivered remarks from the Clinton Presidential Center on the critical role a high quality, affordable and accessible health care system plays in the United States and any country’s economic and social well being. Throughout his public career and now through the work of the[Read More…]
Logging Industry Loses Latest Attack on Threatened Seabird
Marbled murrelets, a unique coastal bird, and their old-growth forest habitat will remain protected Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. A federal district court today maintained conservation protections for marbled murrelets, a unique coastal bird in the Pacific Northwest. The court rejected the remaining claims in a timber industry lawsuit that sought[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Blumenthal, Harkin, Carper, Brown, and Markey Warn Against Dangers of E-Cigs After CDC Release Data Showing an Increase in Use Among Youth
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Ed Markey (D-MA) warned against the dangers of electronic cigarettes after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new data showing that use of these products has more than doubled[Read More…]
At G20 Summit, Secretary General Ban, UN-Arab League Envoy Push for Political Solution to Syria Crisis
St. P)etersburg, Russia–(ENEWSPF)–5 September 2013 – With the world focused on the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi reiterated to leaders attending the St. Petersburg for the Group of 20 (G20) summit the need to “push even harder” for a[Read More…]
Cains Foods Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Milk and Egg in Olde Cape Cod Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Cains Foods is recalling 2,273 six-pack cases of 16 oz. Olde Cape Cod Chipotle Ranch dressing with a “Best By” date of Nov. 30, 2014 because it may contain undeclared milk and egg. People who have allergies to milk and egg run the risk of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Breaks 100 Million Visitor Mark for the First Time
International Visitors to Illinois Rose 11.8 Percent to a Record in 2012; Tourism Generated $33.5 Billion for State’s Economy Last Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has set an all-time record for tourism, breaking the 100 million visitor mark in 2012. International visitors rose 11.8[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with George Little from the Pentagon, Sept. 5, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. GEORGE LITTLE: Good afternoon. It’s after Labor Day. School is back in session. And it’s good to see you, class. I don’t have any announcements to make today, so I’ll go straight to your questions, and we’ll start with Lita. Q: George, there’s just I think[Read More…]
Tenants and Supporters Respond to Ald. Moore’s Distortions
Rogers Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. Last week, 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore made a statement regarding the prayer vigil held outside his office, organized in support of affordable housing in Rogers Park. As tenants of 1246 W. Pratt (also known as Astor House) and concerned community members, we believe that[Read More…]
U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Issues Travel Warning for Iraq, Sept. 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated February 25, 2013, to update information on security incidents and to remind U.S. citizens of[Read More…]
