Attorney General Charges 14 for Allegedly Collecting More Than $400,000 in Unemployment Benefits Illegally Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced indictments of 14 Chicago area defendants, alleging they defrauded the state when they knowingly collected more than $400,000 in[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on the Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Four years ago today, the enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act restored a woman’s ability to fight unfair pay. Lilly Ledbetter sued the company she worked with for nearly 20 years after learning that she was earning less than her male counterparts. Ledbetter filed[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Department of Procurement Services Host First Construction Summit for Hundreds of Companies
First-Ever Coordination Among Multiple Government Agencies Saves Time and Money for Businesses; Helps Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises Bid on Upcoming Projects CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. In an effort to make it easier to do business with the City of Chicago, boost competition and increase participation, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chief[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins FTC, States to Shut Down Global Pyramid Scheme
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Joining the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Attorneys General from Kentucky and North Carolina, Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced legal action against Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM), an alleged global pyramid scheme operating since 2001 from its corporate headquarters in Lexington, Ky. The headquarters and a[Read More…]
Senator Durbin to Chair Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that he will become the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee when the panel organizes early next month. With the exception of military construction programs, the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee oversees funding for the military and intelligence community, our[Read More…]
Voter Registration Ends Tomorrow For Feb. 26 Primary
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Time is almost up to register to vote in the Feb. 26, 2013 Consolidated Primary Election and 2nd Congressional District Special Primary Election. Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds suburban Cook County residents who have not registered to vote that they must register by tomorrow, Jan. 29, in order[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCC
Partnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands Chicago Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. As part of his commitment to ensuring that Chicago’s students are prepared to excel in the jobs and careers of tomorrow, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership between Chicago Public[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names Members of Seventh Ward Candidate Screening Committee
Mayor to Meet with Committee on Monday; Evaluation Process to Begin Tuesday CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today named the five members of the 7th ward candidate screening committee that will examine the candidates for 7th ward alderman. “The five men and women who are serving on this committee[Read More…]
‘What We have Now is Momentum’ Representative Gutierrez Statement on Immigration Reform
Congressman Travels to Colorado Saturday to Build Support for Immigration Reform Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Today, a bipartisan group of Senators announces the framework for comprehensive immigration reform legislation and a major address by President Obama is expected tomorrow in Nevada. A delegation from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met[Read More…]
Representative DeLuca Reorganizes Citizen Advisory Committees
Lawmaker urges constituents to get involved and participate in the process CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2013. To hear the thoughts, perspectives and opinions of his constituents on important issues, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) is encouraging local residents to become members of his local Citizen Advisory Committees. “Hearing the thoughts[Read More…]
