CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Justice (DoD) announced today that six former employees of a non-profit Chicago post-secondary education institute schemed to enroll fake students in classes as part of a conspiracy to swindle federal financial aid programs out of millions of dollars. The six[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Joins 15 Attorneys General to Defend Women’s Constitutionally Protected Reproductive Rights
Attorneys General Oppose Four Arkansas State Laws that Severely Curtail Access to Abortion Services Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Madigan joined 15 other Attorneys General yesterday to defend women’s access to constitutionally protected reproductive rights. An amicus brief was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for[Read More…]
Double Insight Recalls Multicookers Due to Fire Hazard
Sold Exclusively at Walmart Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Double Insight has recalled its Gem 65 8-in-1 model multicooker due to possible fire hazard. This product was sold exclusively at Walmart. Recall Summary Name of product: Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers Hazard: A manufacturer defect can cause the multicooker[Read More…]
Graco Recalls Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard
Sold Exclusively at Walmart Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Graco is recalling certain highchairs due to potential fall hazard to the child. Recall Summary Name of product: Graco Table2Table 6-in-1 Highchairs Hazard: The highchair’s rear legs can pivot out of position making the chair unstable and posing a[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Supreme Court Brief in Support of Reproductive Healthcare Access
Brief Filed by Madigan & 16 Other Attorneys General Comes Ahead of SCOTUS Arguments on California’s Reproductive Freedom Act Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 16 other Attorneys General filing an amicus brief today with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of women’s reproductive health[Read More…]
‘Pen & Ink’ Exhibit Opens on March 1 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Pen & Ink’ exhibit will open on Thursday, March 1 at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The exhibit will run through March 24. Juror, Kate Lewis, has selected pieces that highlight the variety of ways artists utilize pen and ink.[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Opposes Deregulation of Broadcast Television Industry
Madigan Leads Coalition Urging the FCC to Maintain and Strengthen Rules that Protect Consumer Choices and Diverse Media Voices Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan led a multistate group of Attorneys General in filing comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that call on the agency[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with Takata Air Bag Manufacturer
Madigan & 45 Attorneys General File Settlement Over Exploding Air Bags Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that she has joined with 44 other Attorneys General to reach a settlement with air bag manufacturer TK Holdings Inc. (Takata) over exploding airbags installed in millions[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center Invites You to Make a Gourd Birdhouse on March 4
Registration Required by Friday, March 2 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road in Park Forest, invites you to make a gourd birdhouse on Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. The event is for all ages but children younger than age 6[Read More…]
Woodcock Watch Saturday, March 3 at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Registration required by Wednesday, February 28 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road in Park Forest, will host a Woodcock Watch on Saturday, March 3 from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is for all ages and is free. The arrival[Read More…]
