Walter Strawn Hearing Request Withdrawn, Work on Long-Term Solutions Continues CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2015. To maintain the strong economic growth in a thriving area of the state, Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn announced today that the Illinois Department of Transportation is negotiating to assume jurisdiction of Arsenal Road from Will County[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Congressman Chaka Fattah and Associates Charged with Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2015. A member of Congress and four of his associates were indicted today for their roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving several schemes that were intended to further the political and financial interests of the defendants and others by, among other tactics, misappropriating hundreds of thousands of[Read More…]
#BringKenaultHome: Coalition Demands Due Process for Father and Husband Deported for Minor Marijuana Convictions
Coalition Includes National Day Laborer Organizing Network, Capitol Area Immigrant Rights Coalition, Human Rights Watch Drug Policy Alliance, Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement, and the Immigrant Defense Project Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. A coalition of immigrant rights and criminal justice reform advocacy organizations are calling on Immigration and Customs[Read More…]
Unemployment Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 25, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 267,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 255,000. The 4-week moving average was 274,750, a decrease of 3,750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Eric Schultz, July 29, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2015 – 1:35 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Good afternoon. I have one announcement here at the top, and then we will take your questions. On Monday, President Obama will address the second class of 500 Mandela Washington Fellows at the Young African Leaders Initiative[Read More…]
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Classes Starting August 10th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015. The South Suburban College (SSC) non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) is running a daytime cohort session from August 10th through October 1st at the Oak Forest Center. Successful completion of this non-credit course is required in order to become eligible to take the[Read More…]
Saturday, August 1: Russell Simmons, FM Supreme and Ameena Matthews to Lead Chicago Youth Peace Walk: ‘Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts With Me’
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015 — On Saturday, August 1st, Russell Simmons, business magnate and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, will join community organizers FM Supreme of CIYPM and Ameena Matthews of Pause For Peace/The Interrupters to lead the Chicago Youth Peace Walk: “Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts With Me.” Over 300[Read More…]
Governor Inslee Directs the Washington Department of Ecology to take Serious Action on Climate Change
The Gov. Sides With Youth Standing Up For Their Right To A Healthy Future Seattle, Washington –(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015. On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee directed the Washington Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) to take serious action on climate change. Inslee said Washingtonians have too much at stake to wait any longer[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Veteran Preference Bill
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 3122 today creating the Veterans Preference in Private Employment Act, allowing private employers to voluntarily establish preference in employment for certain veterans. “I am proud that Illinois is taking the initiative in helping veterans who often times face greater barriers[Read More…]
Testimony of Secretary of State Kerry on Iran Nuclear Agreement: The Administration’s Case, July 28, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2015. Opening Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry Before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: SECRETARY KERRY: Well, Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, and all the members of the committee, thank you very, very much. We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to be here to frankly clear[Read More…]
