Nearly two-thirds of women are now their family’s primary breadwinner or co-breadwinner, and most Americans believe our workplace policies and public policies have not kept up with this change. Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2014. On the day of the White House Summit on Working Families, the Center for American Progress released[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
As President Mandates Pollinator Protection, EPA Lags Behind Science
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2014. During the close of National Pollinator Week, the White House issued a Presidential Memorandum on pollinator health to the heads of federal agencies requiring action to “reverse pollinator losses and help restore populations to healthy levels.” The President is directing agencies to establish a Pollinator Health[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Successful Results of Inaugural Illinois Corporate-Startup Challenge
Pilot Program Has Resulted in 18 Startups Actively Pursuing Partnerships with Five Leading Illinois Corporations CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by CEOs from some of Illinois’ top companies and rising startups to announce the successful results of the inaugural “Corporate-Startup Challenge” program. The pilot program, conceived[Read More…]
Senior State Dept. Officials Background Briefing in Amman, Jordan, June 22, 2014
Amman, Jordan–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2014. SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL TWO: So this is a background briefing previewing Secretary Kerry’s trip to Baghdad tomorrow. We have on the phone with us [Senior State Department Official One], who will be known here forward as senior State Department official number one. He’ll go do[Read More…]
Op-Ed by President Obama on the White House Summit on Working Families
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2014. In an op-ed published on the Huffington Post, President Obama writes about the importance of today’s White House Summit on Working Families and his commitment to creating a 21st century workplace that works for all Americans. Family-Friendly Workplace Policies Are Not Frills — They’re Basic Needs[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Three Marine Casualties, June 23, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Killed were: Staff Sgt. David H. Stewart, 34, of Stafford, Virginia, died June 20, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer[Read More…]
Video: Sights and Sounds of the 2014 Park Forest Carnival
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sights and sounds of the 2014 Park Forest Carnival. Enjoy.
June 15 Shooting on Berry Street Leaves Five Injured
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five people were injured by gunfire during a shooting in the 200 block of Berry Street on June 15. According to a press release from the Park Forest Police Department, on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at approximately 1:00 AM, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of gunfire[Read More…]
Ash Street Cooperative 2014 Community Yard Sale, Saturday, June 28, 8 AM – 3 PM
ADVERTISEMENT-(ENEWSPF)- Ash Street Cooperative will hold a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 28, 2014. The event will be held between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Ash Street and along 26th Street. Come out and cash in on some great deals! Call 708-747-9600 for more information today! Ash Street[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Give Voters a Voice in Increasing the Minimum Wage
Referendum to Ask Voters if Minimum Hourly Rate Should Rise to $10 by 2015 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today gave voters the chance to make their voices heard on an important issue that would benefit hundreds of thousands of working people across Illinois. Governor Quinn today signed House[Read More…]
