Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit against a home repair contractor for cheating Chicago area customers, including a Chicago church, out of more than $150,000. Madigan filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court alleging Andrzej Rogowski, of Chicago, solicited business through his[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department Settles Fair Housing Lawsuit with Multi/Tech Engineering Services Inc.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. The Justice Department announced yesterday that Multi/Tech Engineering Services Inc., an engineering firm based in Salem, Ore., has agreed to pay more than $60,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that it had violated the Fair Housing Act by designing Gateway Village Apartments with steps and other[Read More…]
South Suburban College & WCM Associates Present Lean Construction Project Scheduling Training Session
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) & WCM Associates present a one-day training session titled Lean Construction Project Scheduling. This event is open to the public and will include jobsite planning and pull planning simulation at the University & College Center (UCC)[Read More…]
Faith Leaders Pray for Action at Alderman Joe Moore’s Office
Rogers Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Tenants at Rogers Park’s Astor House building are joining with religious leaders to hold a prayer vigil asking that 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore convene negotiations between Astor House tenants and BJB Properties, Inc. Tenants, religious leaders, and supporters will gather at 5 p.m. outside[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Timothy G. Santos Jr., 29, of Helena, Ala., died Aug. 18, in Fort Bliss, Texas, from a non-combat related illness diagnosed on March 24, in Kuwait City,[Read More…]
The Incredible Impact Of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Medical Marijuana Special
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2013. The Huffington Post, The Incredible Impact Of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Medical Marijuana Special By: Tony Newman, August 20, 2013 A little over a week ago, Dr. Sanjay Gupta aired a one hour CNN special on medical marijuana. The impact of his special and an op-ed that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, August 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Status of Officials Placed on Independent Leave following Benghazi Attack / Reassignment to Different Positions Enhancing Embassy Security / ARB Recommendations EGYPT U.S. Aid/Assistance to Egypt Disbursement of Obligated Funds Policy and Legal Review Violence / Attacks on Coptic Christians U.S.[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, August 20, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2013 – 1:12 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: I actually have a little announcement at the top to review with you. I wanted to talk to you a little bit more this afternoon about the President’s upcoming bus tour through New York and Pennsylvania where he is going[Read More…]
Senator Merkley To Introduce ‘Marine Debris Emergency Act’
Bill Will help Oregon Communities Receive Federal Assistance for Tsunami Debris Cleanup LINCOLN CITY–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013. Today, at the Oregon Coast Economic Summit, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced plans to introduce the “Marine Debris Emergency Act,” a bill to help communities affected by marine debris emergencies. The bill would expedite[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools CEO Byrd-Bennett Visit Newly Renovated Jones College Prep
With $115 Million in TIF funds Invested in New Jones College Prep, Nationally-Ranked High School Will Double Number of Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett visited the newly renovated Jones College Prep that will nearly double the number of students admitted[Read More…]
