Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2015 Hi, everybody. Thirty years ago, there were 500,000 people behind bars in America. Today, there are 2.2 million. The United States is home to 5 percent of the world’s population, but 25 percent of the world’s prisoners. Every year, we spend $80 billion to keep people[Read More…]
Day: October 17, 2015
Dump the Trump, SNL. Lorne Michaels, This Is Not Funny
Photo By Gage Skidmore via http://public-domain.pictures/ “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime. They’re rapists and some, I assume, are good people, but I speak to border guards[Read More…]
Extraordinarily Dry October Continues in Chicagoland
(Photo: US National Weather Service Chicago) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Extraordinarily dry October continues and no rain is forecast through Monday. So far Chicago has officially had 0.06″ this month and Rockford 0.01″ which by Monday will make it the 2nd driest October to date on Record in Rockford and 4th driest[Read More…]
Freedom Hall’s Matinee Series Presents Franc D’Ambrosio’s Veterans’ Tribute
Franc D’Ambrosio (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, November 3 at 11 a.m., Franc D’Ambrosio will bring his world renowned singing voice to Freedom Hall in a tribute to Veterans titled “I’ll Be Seeing YOUZ.” This show features the lovely and lively tunes made popular during WWII. Franc takes[Read More…]
High Performing Chicago Cubs Head into NLCS Matchup with Leadership, Confidence
WrigleyField, site of the Chicago Cubs recent win against the St. Louis Cardinals, is ready for the next home game on Oct. 20. The Cubs face the New York Mets on Saturday and a new style of management is one of the main reasons for their post-season success. (Photo by[Read More…]
Kenilworth Businessman Indicted for Failing to Report $3 Million in Personal Income from Downtown Real Estate Deal
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2015. A Kenilworth businessman has been indicted on charges he evaded federal income taxes by concealing $3 million he earned in connection with a high-rise real estate deal in downtown Chicago, federal authorities announced today. SALVATORE GALIOTO earned $3 million in personal income as part of the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Oct. 16, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2015. SSA Announces 0% COLA in 2016, Triggering Major Cost Increases for Medicare Beneficiaries Social Security Administration (SSA) officials announced on Thursday that there will be no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2016. The announcement is particularly troubling because it triggers a premium spike[Read More…]