SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2017. Statement from Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to privatize a toll lane on I-55: “Where possible, we have been willing to work with the governor on various parts of his agenda this spring, including the sale of the Thompson Center in[Read More…]
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Sierra Club Says Attention Donald Trump: New Report Shows Clean Energy Employs Far More Workers than Coal, Oil & Gas
Clean energy jobs overwhelm fossil fuels in 41 States and D.C. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2017. As EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt touts a new executive order attacking the Clean Power Plan, new Sierra Club analysis of Department of Energy 2017 jobs data across the energy sector makes it clear that the[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, March 27, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 80 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
State Homeless Prevention Funds Available for Chicago Residents
Rent and utility assistance is available for Chicago residents at risk of losing their housing. People seeking financial assistance should call 3-1-1 and ask for “Short-Term Help” to be referred to the Homelessness Prevention Call Center. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2017. The State Homeless Prevention Fund, a fund of approximately[Read More…]
Nutiva Expanded Voluntary Recall for All Lots of Organic Plant Based Protein Superfood 30 Shake
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2017. Nutiva, an Organic Superfoods company, has decided to expand its initial voluntary product recall of the Organic Plant Based Protein Superfood 30 Shake – Vanilla to include all lots of both Vanilla and Chocolate flavored products after identifying that this product may contain trace amounts[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, March 26, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2017. On Mar. 25, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed 35 oil barrels, six oil[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Takes First Place in IHSA State Group Interpretation
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Group Interpretation team placed first in the IHSA State tournament today at the University of Illinois Springfield. Southland’s 10-person ensemble earned the state title with its performance of an original 30-minute interpretation of “Hidden Figures,” based on Margot Lee Shetterly’s book[Read More…]
Senator Tammy Duckworth Addresses Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, Highlights “Economic Opportunity” Agenda
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) addresses Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council (Photo: furnished) WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) addressed the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council yesterday, outlining her vision for creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity for hardworking families in communities across Illinois through investments in infrastructure, education[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Power of Families and Communities Coming Together Defeats Healthcare Repeal, Protecting Care for Millions
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2017. SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement after Republicans failed to pass legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act and gutting Medicaid: “Republican extremists have tried time and again to take away our healthcare but working families and our communities have come out in record[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Failure of Trumpcare
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) Source: senate.gov Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2017 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after House Republican leadership cancelled what would have been a failing vote on Trumpcare, and declared the legislation to be “dead”: “Today is a victory for the American people. I want to extend[Read More…]
