Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against a Carterville-based auto dealership for deceptive sales tactics. Madigan’s lawsuit, filed today in Williamson County Circuit Court, alleges that Kevin Darnell and his company RTO Auto Sales sold used cars “as is” and falsely promised either that the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Coal Exports Set Record in 2012, Fuel Economic Growth
New Report Forecasts More Gains for Illinois Coal as Global Demand Rises SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today released a new report that forecasts continued major export growth for the Illinois coal industry due do the state’s large volumes of coal, competitive prices, and access to prime water and[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on House Committee’s Passage of Comprehensive Pension Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement following today’s House Committee vote to enact comprehensive pension reform that will stabilize the pension systems, eliminate the unfunded liability, and preserve the pensions of hard-working state employees and teachers. More than a year ago, the governor proposed a comprehensive[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Thank you, David, for those kind words; for your dedication to public service, not only in the Obama Administration but throughout your career; and for your commitment to training future generations of political leaders right here at your alma mater. It’s a pleasure to be with[Read More…]
Montana Hospitals Agree to Pay $3.95 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act and Stark Law Violations
Hospitals Allegedly Compensated Physicians for Improper Referrals Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. St. Vincent Healthcare, a hospital located in Billings, Mont., and Holy Rosary Healthcare, a hospital located in Miles City, Mont., have agreed to pay $3.95 million plus interest to resolve allegations that they violated the Stark Law and the[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Says FDA Decision on Emergency Contraception is ‘Important Step Forward’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on emergency contraception: “While there are still practical questions to resolve, this is an important step forward to expand access to emergency contraception[Read More…]
FDA’s Ruling to Hinder Accessibility of Plan B; NOW Calls For Implementation of Judge Korman’s Ruling
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Yesterday’s ruling by the FDA to restrict access to Plan B One Step to those 15 years and older does not go far enough to allow access to emergency contraception to women of all ages. Millions of women need access[Read More…]
Three More Arrested in Connection with Bombing at Boston Marathon
MASSACHUSETTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. Boston police have arrested three more people in connection with last month’s bombing at the Boston Marathon, which killed three people and injured more than 200. Police have indicated that there is no additional threat to the public. CNN is reporting two of the three people arrested[Read More…]
Student Trustee Garcia Sworn In For a Second Term at South Suburban College
South Suburban College Student Trustee Rebecca Garcia is sworn in by Marty Lareau, SSC Vice President and Board Secretary at the college’s April Board Meeting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College student Rebecca Garcia was sworn in for her second term as the SSC Student Trustee at the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band Student Receives College Scholarship
Gretchen Stibich ‘signing’ with DePauw University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Gretchen Stibich, a senior student at Marian Catholic High School and Tinley Park resident, received a music scholarship from DePauw University in Indiana. Stibich, who was attracted to DePauw’s campus and music curriculum, will focus on both clarinet and[Read More…]
