U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to headline thought-provoking summit CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. What does the American Dream mean today? Great minds from across the nation and all walks of professional life will tackle the timely question during Roosevelt University’s 2nd annual American Dream Reconsidered conference on Sept. 11-14[Read More…]
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South Suburban School Celebrates 130th Anniversary At Annual Golf Outing
Glenwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over 70 amateur and professional golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the green at Flossmoor Country Club on Wednesday, Aug. 2 for Glenwood Academy’s 130th Anniversary Pro-Am Golf Outing. The event is an annual Glenwood fundraiser. This year’s Pro-Am is part of a yearlong celebration honoring the organization’s[Read More…]
CIA Torture Psychologists Settle Lawsuit
On Eve of Trial, Psychologists Agree to Historic Settlement in ACLU Case on Behalf of Three Torture Victims NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. In a first for a case involving CIA torture, the American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement today in the lawsuit against the two psychologists who designed[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Aequitas Capital Management for Aiding Corinthian Colleges’ Predatory Lending Scheme
Bureau’s Proposed Settlement Seeks $183.3 Million in Relief for 41,000 Harmed Student Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today filed a complaint and proposed settlement against Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. and related entities, for aiding the Corinthian Colleges’ predatory lending scheme. The CFPB alleges that[Read More…]
Most Adolescent Contact Lens Wearers Report Habits That Could Cause Eye Infection
CDC recommends healthy ways to wear and care for lenses Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. More than 6 in 7 adolescents (85 percent) who wear contact lenses report at least one habit that increases the chance of an eye infection, according to a report published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality[Read More…]
Western Environmental Law Center Statement on Charlottesville Violence, Hate in America
Silence, crisis of leadership must change Taos, NM –(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Today, we acknowledge our responsibility to stand in solidarity with all people and communities of good conscience who oppose hatred and discrimination. Heather Heyer’s murder at the hands of a white nationalist in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend was an[Read More…]
Solar Eclipse Scams: AG Madigan Has A Warning For IL Residents
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued a consumer alert warning Illinois residents to reports of scam artists selling counterfeit solar eclipse glasses to try to take advantage of the many people planning to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse. On Monday, the solar eclipse will be[Read More…]
Lakeview Pantry, Chicago’s Largest Food Pantry, Expands Services to Help More Low-Income Residents
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017 – Beginning Sept. 5th, Lakeview Pantry will expand its client service area and extend its operating hours to assist even more North Side residents in need. Lakeview Pantry currently provides emergency food assistance and social service programs to low-income individuals within the boundaries of Fullerton on the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Convenes Student Loan Forum in Champaign & Urges Governor to Sign Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan & Advocates Urge Governor to sign Senate Bill 1351 to Better Protect Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday convened a student loan forum with education advocates and social service organizations and urged Gov. Rauner to sign into law a bill to[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Requests FEMA Teams for Flood Damage Assessments
Assessments will start Friday in Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017 – Gov. Bruce Rauner asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to join the state in conducting damage assessments in areas of Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties after record and near-record flooding in July. The[Read More…]
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