WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley called on President Donald Trump to “drain the swamp” and rescind an opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) that attempted to insulate unelected government bureaucrats from questions by the people’s elected representatives in Congress.In his letter to the[Read More…]
Day: June 9, 2017
Senator Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Disability Rights for Airplane Passengers
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Ed Markey (D-MA) in introducing the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act this week to help improve protections for airplane passengers with disabilities, making air travel more equitable and[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Transform Illinois Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding
Bipartisan legislation aims to safely reduce prison population CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill that will transform the bail process. The bill sponsors Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) and Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Cook County[Read More…]
Extreme Heat in Illinois Could Lead to Pavement Failures
IDOT will be monitoring roads for repairs; traffic stoppages possible during heat wave SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to be alert for the possibility of pavement buckling on roads throughout the state in the next few days due to the extreme heat in[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Op-ed: Supreme Court’s Doubts about Asset Forfeiture Continues to Grow
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017 By: Theshia Naidoo In two recent United States Supreme Court cases, Justices across the ideological spectrum cast a critical eye towards the current asset forfeiture system. This week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision (with Justice Gorsuch taking no part in the opinion) reining in one important[Read More…]
Club Chef LLC Announces Recall of Limited Number of Snack Kits
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. Club Chef LLC is recalling a limited number of cases of Retail Snack Kits due to a possible health risk from Listeria . No contamination has been reported to have occurred on any product, nor have any illnesses been reported to date in association with[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra at Ravisloe 2017
HOMEWOOD—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2017. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is announcing its 2017 summer evening small ensemble concerts being held at the beautiful and historic Ravisloe Golf Course, 18231 Park Avenue, in Homewood. Special on site pre-concert offerings to be announced soon. A la carte dinner available on site in the[Read More…]
Rich Township Summer Lunch Program for Seniors Runs Through July 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2017. Park Forest seniors can enjoy a great meal and great company in the Village now through July 19 thanks to the Rich Township Senior Center’s Summer Lunch Program. Lunch is served every Monday and Wednesday beginning at noon for a cost of $3 per meal.[Read More…]
June is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. June is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest. The month will feature many events activities for those of all ages. Scheduled Events: Friday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. (Children); 6:45 p.m. (Adults) Art in 60 Minutes, Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, 5:30-6:30 (Children); 6:45[Read More…]
Spartans (24-14) Edge Champaign Central for Title-Game Berth
This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on the date of publication with the confirmed name of the title challenger. Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After belting his second double of the game off the left-field wall in the seventh inning, Christian Beal swiped third base and raced home when the ball got[Read More…]