Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2018 By: Jennifer Werner and Aryele Bradford Today, all Democratic Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter asking Chairman Trey Gowdy to issue a subpoena to finally compel the Department of Homeland Security to produce documents it has been withholding from[Read More…]
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Ex-Muncie-area Volleyball Coach Faces Federal Charge In Sexual Exploitation Case
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Muncie man is facing a federal charge that he allegedly engaged in illegal sexual conduct with minor children over a three (3) year period. Nolan M. Brand, 24, Muncie, has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced the charges on January 26.[Read More…]
Study: Demand on the Rise for Intercity Bus Travel
Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University gives outlook for 2018 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Joseph Schwieterman After being financially hurt for several years by cheap fuel prices and a soft economy, intercity bus lines rolled into the new year with renewed momentum, find researchers at DePaul University’s[Read More…]
Analysis: Trump Infrastructure Scam Would Gut Environmental Protections and Benefit Corporate Polluters
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Christy Goldfuss and Alison Cassady President Donald Trump’s so-called plan to fix the nation’s infrastructure would gut or require significant changes to no fewer than 10 bedrock environmental laws that protect the nation’s clean water, air, wildlife and national parks, according to a new[Read More…]
Nation’s Leading Corrections Administrators Call for 50% Reduction of People on Probation & Parole to Save Money and Increase Public Safety
Van Jones Joins Criminal Justice Experts in NYC to Release 2 New Reports Outlining Why and How to Update Antiquated System New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Shayna Samuels and Glenn Turner Two new reports were released today – one national in scope and one focused on New York[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor Participates In ‘State of the County’ Event
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest released a statement indicating that he represented the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association (SSMMA) at the “State of the County Community Breakfast” held at Nehemiah Christian Center in Harvey on January 26. The event was sponsored by Cook County[Read More…]
Indiana Man Indicted on Federal Kidnapping Charge for Allegedly Abducting a Child in Calumet City (Video)
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018. An Indiana man has been indicted on a federal kidnapping charge for allegedly abducting a child from a Calumet City street in broad daylight last month. On Dec. 20, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m., BRYAN PROTHO grabbed the child as she walked on the sidewalk near[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CTA Announce Preferred Alignment for Red Line Extension to 130th Street
Expanded rail service to the Far South Side of Chicago will improve access to jobs and opportunity, promote economic development CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that the agency has selected a preferred alignment for the Red Line Extension (RLE)—a project that[Read More…]
Sen. Duckworth & Rep. Schakowsky Introduce First-Ever Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women’s Health Research Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), along with 27 of their Senate and House colleagues, introduced a resolution to designate January 25th, 2018, as Women’s Health Research Day. Women’s Health Research Day recognizes the need to increase awareness of[Read More…]
Park Forest Wins Best Tasting Water Award in Regional Competition
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Park Forest has the best tasting water in Chicago’s south suburbs according to the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA). Taste Contest Chair Chuck Lawrence presented Park Forest’s Chief Water Plant Operator David Vavrek with the award following the competition held in Orland Park[Read More…]
