Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that she led the Attorneys General of all 50 states and the District of Columbia in reaching a $148 million settlement agreement with California-based ride-sharing company Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) to address the company’s one-year delay in reporting[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Senator Durbin: No One Is Entitled to a Seat on the Supreme Court
Senator calls on Senate Republicans to support a FBI investigation into the serious and credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, yesterday called on Senate Republicans to support a nonpartisan,[Read More…]
Illinois Wins National Transportation Award
I-55-LSD project recognized for creative use of temporary bridge SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that the Interstate 55-Lake Shore Drive interchange has earned the Grand Prize in the 2018 America’s Transportation Awards, the top honor for state departments of transportation. The[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues South Suburban Event Promoter for Allegedly Defrauding Consumers
Madigan Alleges Defendant Demanded Upfront Payments to Promote Events that Never Occurred Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit last week against Lee R. Martin, of Richton Park, Ill. The lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court, alleges that Martin promised people he would[Read More…]
Learn How to Protect Your Company from Cyber Threats on October 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Village of Park Forest Economic Development & Planning department will host Business Connection on Wednesday, October 3 at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest (View Map). The October topic will be “Cyber Security: How to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 23, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — For those of you who may be thinking about a career as an entertainer, producer or screenwriter, DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts is hosting its annual Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference on Saturday, September 29. The event, which is held at DePaul’s Loop Campus, 247 South[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Yello to Announce Office Expansion
Talent Acquisition Technology Firm Doubles Office Space and Will Add 100 New Employees by End of 2019 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Emanuel joined talent acquisition technology firm Yello today to announce the doubling of their office space and addition of 100 new employees by the end of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reaches Settlement with WeWork to End Use of Overly Broad Non-compete Agreements
Settlement Secures Full Release of Over 1,400 Employees Nationwide from Non-Competes & Eases Restrictions in Existing Non-Competes for Another 1,800 Employees Nationwide Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that a settlement has been made with WeWork Companies Inc. (WeWork) to end the company’s use[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Sexual Assault Allegation Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the allegation of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee: We cannot meet our constitutional responsibility of advice and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 16, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest Historical Society will be holding its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church’s Ryan Hall, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest. Jane Nicoll will present a slide show on the early development of Park Forest. Following the meeting, the[Read More…]