Chicago, IL.—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015 — Springfield’s inability to pass a balanced budget is decimating social services providers, including those in the childcare industry. On July 1st, without the input of the legislature, Governor Rauner’s administration unilaterally changed the eligibility standards of the Child Care Assistance Program. This means 90% of[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015. The Park Forest Youth Commission will presents its 16h Annual Youth Day on Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest – Main & Cunningham. Come out and enjoy music, food,[Read More…]

Consumers Reported Greater Understanding, Efficiency, and Feelings of Empowerment WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2015.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today published a report on its “Know Before You Owe” eClosing project which found that borrowers can benefit from electronic closings when navigating the mortgage closing process. Specifically, the results[Read More…]

Bureau Issues Bulletin Regarding Homeowners Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a bulletin providing guidance to mortgage servicers regarding the cancellation and termination of private mortgage insurance. The bulletin explains certain requirements of the Homeowners Protection Act and is intended to[Read More…]

DETROIT, MI –(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2015.  Filmmaker Anthony Baxter, known for his scathing critiques of Donald Trump’s golf developments, will visit Detroit this week to premiere his latest film here and learn about the ongoing Detroit water crisis. The screening of A Dangerous Game, an explosive documentary which examines the eco-impact[Read More…]

    Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 2, 2015. Do you have items in your home you no longer need that could become someone else’s treasures? Do you love a good deal and enjoy a great garage sale or flea market? Park Forest’s Village-wide Garage Sale brings together buyers from near and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015 In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide Retirees and allies around the country participated in more than 100 Medicare events celebrating 50 years of guaranteed health coverage for seniors this week. In Washington, DC, the Alliance for Retired Americans participated in a[Read More…]

Governor’s Island Show Opens August 1st, Runs Through September 27th New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015—This August, experience a different view of a life behind bars with Escaping Time: Art From U.S. Prisons, a unique show of artwork created by inmates. Curated by Anastasia Voron, Director of Exhibitions at Wallplay, the[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2015 — On Saturday, August 1st, Russell Simmons, business magnate and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, will join community organizers FM Supreme of CIYPM and Ameena Matthews of Pause For Peace/The Interrupters to lead the Chicago Youth Peace Walk: “Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts With Me.” Over 300[Read More…]

Local Turkish and Kurdish residents, supporters of Rojava Movement to remember the lives of unarmed activists massacred by ISIS and to protest the negligence and active encouragement of violence by the Turkish government.’ CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2015 — Supporters of the Rojava movement are staging solidarity protests around the world in[Read More…]