Nearly 50 Civil Rights, Faith, and Criminal Justice Organizations Send Letter to Congress Opposing Legislation Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. The U.S. House approved a measure today (H.J. Res 42) that would repeal a recently finalized Department of Labor rule that interpreted a 2012 federal law that permits states to drug[Read More…]
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House Speaker Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address: “Throughout my time in state government, legislators and governors from both parties have agreed that the state budget must be a priority. While the House has passed a[Read More…]
Rep. Greg Harris Presents Democratic Response to Governor Rauner’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2017. State Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, outlines Democratic efforts to offer a new way forward on the state budget impasse and economic reform in the Democratic response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address, now available at: https://livestream.com/blueroomstream/events/7013460 or ilhousedems.com/response. Harris, who is the lead budget negotiator[Read More…]
A Victory for Illinois’ Most Vulnerable: Two Days of Protests Delay Controversial Vote on Disability Services
Springfield and Chicago protests raise alarm about unfair overtime policy that undercuts independence for seniors and people with disabilities, as activists mount wider challenge to governor’s harsh austerity agenda at annual State of State address. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. Two days of protests against Gov. Bryce Rauner’s austerity policies have forced[Read More…]
House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2017. State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday: “Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic security of Illinois’ middle-class families. “House Democrats have introduced legislation[Read More…]
Clarence Darrow Symposium on March 13 to Explore Populism
Annual commemoration of Clarence Darrow takes place Monday, March 13 CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. Famed attorney Clarence Darrow, inspired by his defense of Patrick Prendergast in Chicago in the 1890s, became attracted to a burgeoning populist movement. The Debs Rebellion, named for labor organizer Eugene Debs, was in full force,[Read More…]
Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. Recalls Various Colby Type Cheeses Due to Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. Out of an abundance of caution and with an emphasis on its customers’ wellness and safety, Guggisberg Cheese Inc. is recalling various types of Colby type cheeses and sizes due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious[Read More…]
Village of Robbins Calls on Governor Rauner to Put People Before Wall Street Banks
Robbins Unanimously Passes Resolution against Predatory Bank Deals Draining State and Local Budgets, asks for Attorney General to Take Action Robbins, IL – (ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. On the eve of Governor Rauner’s budget address the Village of Robbins Board of Trustees passed a resolution targeting Wall Street banks that have[Read More…]
Illinois Governor Rauner 2017 Budget Address (Transcript & Video)
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017. Ladies and Gentlemen: ‘The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion… We must think anew and act anew.” ‘We must think anew and act anew.” Abraham Lincoln. Two years ago, our first budget address began with these same words. Though it’s[Read More…]
2017 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to South Suburban College on March 17th
Caprice O’Bryant will deliver the keynote address at SSC’s 9th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17, in South Holland SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Caprice O’Bryant as the Keynote Speaker for the 2017 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17th located[Read More…]
