Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: Today Donald Trump took the oath of office, and became 45th president of the United States. Today, and every day for the next four years, we will resist his white nationalist agenda. Throughout a long and divisive campaign, Mr. Trump[Read More…]
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ACLU Announces First Legal Action on Trump Conflicts of Interest, Lays Out Plan to Challenge Proposed Policies
NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken legal action seeking documents on conflicts of interest and violations of the Constitution and federal law posed by President Trump’s and his family’s business interests. The organization also released a Seven-Point Plan laying out how it intends to challenge other Trump policies and protect the Constitution.[Read More…]
University of Chicago Crime Lab Releases 2016 Gun Violence Report
Researchers examine reasons for increase, look to policy strategies in new year Prof. Jens Ludwig presents findings from Crime Lab’s report on Chicago’s rise in gun violence. Photo by: Jean Lachat CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017 By: Mark Peters A new report from the University of Chicago Crime Lab examines Chicago’s 2016[Read More…]
Investment Manager Arrested On Fraud and Misappropriation Charges In Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Swindle
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. A Connecticut investment manager has been arrested for allegedly operating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that swindled approximately 30 individuals, including victims who reside in the Chicago area. ALVIN WILKINSON, the founder of Chicago Index Partners LP and Wilkinson Financial Opportunity Fund LP, both based in[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Lockport Woman Of Scheming To Defraud a Not-For-Profit Organ Donation Network
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. A Lockport woman was convicted on federal fraud charges this week for scheming to swindle money from a not-for-profit network that coordinated organ and tissue donations in Illinois and northwest Indiana. DEBRA A. SCHULTZ received the proceeds of false invoices which had been submitted to[Read More…]
Former Chicago Police Dispatch Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Federal Extortion Charge in Connection with Scheme to Smuggle Contraband into Cook County Jail
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. A former dispatch supervisor for the Chicago Police Department admitted in federal court today that she provided private government information to her boyfriend in an effort to help smuggle contraband into Cook County Jail. STEPHANIE LEWIS used her position in the City of Chicago Office of[Read More…]
Colorado Department of Transportation Finalizes I-70 Decision Despite Discriminatory Impact
Civil Rights Complaint still pending with U.S. Department of Transportation A view of the wall of I-70, from the Globeville neighborhood. “Our neighborhood has long endured the noise, pollution, and ugly physical barriers that I-70 has imposed on us and CDOT’s decision to triple the impact is simply too much[Read More…]
New Authority Allows DCFS to Strengthen and Preserve Families
Federal waiver grants DCFS flexibility to better care for fostered youth SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Federal Administration for Children, Youth, and Families has granted Illinois a waiver of restrictions on federal foster-care funds to let the Illinois Department of Children and Families address family problems without having to[Read More…]
Illinois Film Industry Generates $499 Million in 2016
Chicago named #5 Best Place to Live and Work as a Moviemaker CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Illinois FILM Office announced that Illinois’ film industry generated $499 million in estimated Illinois spending, a 51 percent increase over the same period last year. This adds to the 18 percent increase that[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 20, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. On Jan. 19, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 39 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq,[Read More…]
