Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2016. In 2015, annual average unemployment rates decreased in 47 states and the District of Columbia, increased in 2 states, and were unchanged in 1 state, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment-population ratios increased in 35 states and the District of Columbia and decreased[Read More…]
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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says EPA’s Clean Power Plan Will Stand and Illinois Must Act
During tele-conference Thursday, AG Madigan explains why federal standard should survive challenge— and Illinois Sierra Club calls for quick action by Gov. Rauner CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Nearly 2,100 people from around Illinois heard Attorney General Lisa Madigan clarify why new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean air goals stand on[Read More…]
Feminine Hygiene Products Tainted with Glyphosate, Other Toxic Chemicals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Feminine care products sold in France may contain “potentially toxic residues,” according to a study conducted by 60 Millions de Consommateurs, a French consumer rights group. The study finds traces of chemicals, such as dioxins and insecticides, in 5 of 11 products tested. A separate analysis conducted[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony IRS Scams
Phone Scammers Posing as IRS Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2016. In response to a recent increase in consumer complaints, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a renewed phone scam in which callers pose as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials[Read More…]
BYP100 Chicago Disrupts Police Task Force Meeting Demanding Justice for Rekia Boyd
Image Credit: Kelly Hayes (Twitter) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – On Thursday, February 25th, the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter disrupted the Police Task Force meeting calling it a public relations stunt by the Mayor. BYP100 members and allies, Assata’s Daughters and Fearless Leading the Youth (F.L.Y.), made it[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Progress Against ISIL, Feb. 25, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – 5:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I just met with my National Security Council as part of our regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy ISIL. I want to thank Secretary Kerry for hosting us and for his leadership of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 25, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – 1:20 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. Before we get started, I know that there’s a lot of attention on the campaign trail today, as there should, particularly because Michelle’s network is hosting a big debate tonight in Houston.[Read More…]
#FedUpFriday: Chicago Public School Students to Rally Against Budget Cuts Today at Thompson Center
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015 — Students from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) all over the city will rally today, Friday, February 26th, at the Thompson Center, 100 W Randolph St, at 4:30 PM. Students are gathering together in solidarity with those at schools most harshly affected by the announced cuts to[Read More…]
Odds of a Perfect NCAA Bracket are Near Impossible: DePaul University Mathematician
According to Bergen, “It would be more likely for Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry to hit 414 free throws in a row than it would be to pick a perfect bracket by guessing.” (Image courtesy of DePaul University) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. The odds of picking a perfect[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professor Shares Memories About the Late David Bowie
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. During a 40-year career of recording and performing contemporary music, Roosevelt University Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul Wertico has rubbed shoulders with many superstars. Members of Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Who, Yes, Santana, Chicago, and Wilco, are just a few whose numbers have been stored in[Read More…]
