CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2015. A review of the 2014 annual reports of the City’s 150 Tax Increment Financing Districts by volunteers with the TIF Illumination Project revealed some startling facts about local government finance: The total fund balance at the end of 2014, that is, all property tax dollars sitting in[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Volvo Recalls 3,911 XC90 Vehicles, Aug. 22, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2015 SUMMARY: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate. CONSEQUENCE: Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row[Read More…]
GM Recalls 59,474 Chevrolet Cobalt Vehicles, Aug. 22, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2015 SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles manufactured January 4, 2010, to June 23, 2010. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door. The misrouted wiring[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2015 Hi, everybody. Seven years after the worst economic crisis in generations, our economy continues to grow and create jobs. In fact, our businesses have created 13 million new jobs over the past five and a half years. But if we want to keep this momentum going[Read More…]
Obituary – Marjorie Ann Price, 82, of Orland Park
Marjorie Ann Price, age 82, of Orland Park, Illinois died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. She was born on April 1, 1933 to the late John Homer and Margaret Marie King (nee Schmidt) in Terra Haute, Indiana. She married her loving husband, Stanley Duncan Price, on December[Read More…]
Governors State Signs Cross Country Runner from Rich East
F Dominique Hunt from Rich East High School signs her letter of intent to run cross country at Governors State University. With her are GSU Athletic Director Tony Bates (left) and men’s and women’s head cross country coach Kevin Kredens. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University has signed Dominique Hunt[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Aug. 21, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2015 Walker, Rubio Talk about Plans to Repeal the Affordable Care Act This week, Republican presidential candidate and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker released a plan to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sen. Marco Rubio (FL), who is also running for president, spoke about his[Read More…]
Home Care Workers’ Fight for $15 Gains Momentum with Obama Administration Win On Wage, Overtime Protections
More than 2 million home care workers ‘invisible no more’ Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2015. The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a unanimous decision today reversing a recent district court stay and upholding the rule issued by the Department of Labor ensuring federal minimum wage[Read More…]
Honda Recalls 14,575 Motorcycles, Aug. 21, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2015 SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm[Read More…]
Honda Recalls 11,511 2016 HR-V Vehicles, Aug. 21, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2015 SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating “Tire and Loading Information.” These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of[Read More…]
