Day: June 8, 2017

Coalition Strikes Target ISIS in Iraq, Syria, June 8, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 38 strikes consisting of 75 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results[Read More…]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Encourages Retail Credit Card Companies to Consider More Transparent Promotions

Bureau Notes that Deferred-Interest Promotions May Lack Transparency, Carry Risks to Consumers Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced it has sent letters to top retail credit card companies encouraging them to consider using more transparent promotions. Many retailers use credit cards with deferred-interest promotions[Read More…]

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Attorney General Madigan Calls on Congress to Reject CHOICE Act That Will Decimate Financial Protections for Americans

Madigan & 19 Attorneys General Urge U.S. House Members to Vote Against CHOICE Act that Will Eliminate CFPB & Other Reforms that Protect Americans from Predatory & Unlawful Wall Street Practices Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday joined with 19 attorneys general to call on members of[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Public Health

Illinois Department of Public Health Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2017.  As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear.  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry. “Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease,[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Justice

Illinois Department of Corrections Investigating Incident at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2017.   The Illinois Department of Corrections is investigating an incident which occurred at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Offender Joshua Matthews, R15976, was transported to the hospital by ambulance and IDOC security staff on June 6. On[Read More…]

Indivisible Chicago

Indivisible Chicago’s Statement in Response to the Release of James Comey’s Prepared Testimony

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017.  Indivisible Chicago released the following statement in response to the release of Former FBI Director James Comey prepared testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “The release of James Comey’s prepared testimony documenting his interaction with President Trump demonstrates a clear intent to obstruct justice[Read More…]

EPA

Downriver Community Conference Will Receive $500,000 to Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Site in Tecumseh, Mich.

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2017.  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the Downriver Community Conference in the Detroit area has been selected to receive a $500,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant. The Downriver Community Conference is one of 11 applicants across the nation with earlier Brownfield RLF grants selected to[Read More…]

EPA

Rockford, Ill., Will Receive $700,000 to Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Sites

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2017. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the city of Rockford, Ill., has been selected to receive a $700,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grant to clean up contaminated brownfield properties. Rockford is one of 11 applicants across the nation with earlier Brownfield RLF grants selected to receive supplemental[Read More…]

Peoople's Action

People’s Action: Trump Infrastructure Plan – No New Jobs and Gives Our Public Assets to the Rich

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2017. People’s Action Statement on President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: As President Trump continued today to promote an infrastructure plan that would sell off public assets to his golfing buddies and other private investors, People’s Action released statements condemning the plan, arguing that it won’t provide the kind[Read More…]

Sanctuary Cities

Groups Announce June 15th Rally in Support of a Stronger Sanctuary City Policy in Chicago that Protects All Immigrants

Demonstration will highlight the stories of immigrants that are unprotected by the Welcoming City Ordinance, allowing police to turn them over to for deportation. The rally will take place on Thursday, June 15th, at 11:00 AM starting at Daley Plaza. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2017.  A coalition of immigrant rights, racial[Read More…]

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