Bureau Notes that Deferred-Interest Promotions May Lack Transparency, Carry Risks to Consumers Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced it has sent letters to top retail credit card companies encouraging them to consider using more transparent promotions. Many retailers use credit cards with deferred-interest promotions[Read More…]
Community
Groups Announce June 15th Rally in Support of a Stronger Sanctuary City Policy in Chicago that Protects All Immigrants
Demonstration will highlight the stories of immigrants that are unprotected by the Welcoming City Ordinance, allowing police to turn them over to for deportation. The rally will take place on Thursday, June 15th, at 11:00 AM starting at Daley Plaza. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2017. A coalition of immigrant rights, racial[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Study Finds Consumers in Lower-Income Areas More Likely to Become Credit Visible Due to Negative Records
Consumers In Higher-Income Areas More Likely Than Those in Lower-Income Areas to Establish Credit with a Credit-Card or Co-Borrower Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a study on the transition to credit visibility that found that the way consumers establish credit history can[Read More…]
Progressive Coalition Launch Petition to Tell International Community: The American People Reject Trump’s Reckless Climate Moves
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. This week, the Center for American Progress, together with a diverse coalition of environmental and progressive groups, launched “I Am Still In,” a citizen petition to tell the international community that President Donald Trump does not represent the American people on climate. Following the president’s[Read More…]
Democratic Candidates for 2018 Illinois Governor’s Race to Appear at Gubernatorial Forum on Sunday, June 11
Olympia Fields, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED: June 6, 2017 4:55 p.m. CST. For those concerned about the 2018 election for Illinois Governor, you might want to take the opportunity to learn about the Democratic candidates who are in the race. All five candidates — Daniel Biss, Chris Kennedy, Robert Daiber, JB Pritkzker, and[Read More…]
Watch: Former FBI Director James Comey Testified Before Senate Intelligence Committee
By: Rosemary Piser Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2017. On Thursday, June 8, former FBI director James Comey testified before the US Senate Intelligence Committee to answer questions about Russian interference in the 2016 US Presidential Election. eNews Park Forest streamed the testimony live. The White House indicated today that it would[Read More…]
Chicago Equality Rally Announces Lineup for June 11th Program Hosted at Andersonville Midsommarfest
Actor Fawzia Mirza, Brian C. Johnson of Equality Illinois, and LGBTQ activist Candace Gingrich among those scheduled to appear CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2017 – The organizers of the Chicago Equality Rally have announced the program lineup for the Sunday, June 11 rally to be held at 11AM at Andersonville Midsommarfest in[Read More…]
Great American Campout Coming to Park Forest on June 23-24
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2017. Join the Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Department in celebrating the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout, June 23 at 4 p.m. with an overnight campout in Park Forest’s beautiful Central Park. The 13th annual Great American Campout is[Read More…]
Join the March for Truth on Saturday, June 3
Saw Sally Yates testify? Outraged at Comey’s firing? It’s time for action! Don’t live in the Chicagoland area? Find a local march here. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Join concerned citizens in over 100 cities for the national March for Truth. We are marching to demand more accountability and transparency from our[Read More…]
Celebrate the Launch of the Public Art in Rogers Park Map and Take a Tour of the Mile of Murals on Sunday, June 4
ROGERS PARK—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. The Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA), the community’s official chamber of commerce and economic development corporation, will mark the launch of its Public Art in Rogers Park Map on Sunday, June 4th, with one-hour guided tours of the Mile of Murals Project. The first tour steps off at 11:00 a.m., followed by a second tour[Read More…]
