Grant from Ken Griffin supports strategic capabilities, research partnerships, officer supports By: University Communications CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018- A $10 million grant from philanthropist Ken Griffin will support a transformative new initiative to reduce violent crime in Chicago, through a collaboration with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Police Department and the[Read More…]
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Democratic Party of Illinois to Hold Organizational Meeting on April 23
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Jon Maxson Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman Michael J. Madigan announced today that the party would be holding an organizational meeting for the State Central Committee on Monday, April 23 in Springfield. “Voters in the March primary elected new members of the State Central[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins 10 Other AGs in Opposition to Dept. of Labor Program to Offer Amnesty to Labor Law Violators
New PAID Program Encourages Violators to Require Employees to Waive State Law Protections – Like Higher Minimum Wage Levels – in Exchange for Payment of Overdue Wages Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 10 other Attorneys General, sent a letter to U.S. Department[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan On FY 2019 Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2018 By: Jon Maxson House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday, following a meeting between legislative leaders and the governor: “Today I advised the governor and the other leaders that we are already at work on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget with our[Read More…]
Folks on Spokes Bicycle Club’s 37th Annual Easter Ride, Sunday, April 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2018 By: Al Sturges The Folks on Spokes Bicycle Club’s 37h Annual Easter Ride will be held on Sunday, April 29, leaving from the Park Forest Village Hall on 350 Victory Drive. Riders will start between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. This year’s ride will feature two[Read More…]
Chicago’s Department of Buildings’ Complaint Response Times Pose Health and Safety Risks to the Public
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 Contact: Natalie Kuriata A report released today by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) had a backlog of over 5,000 complaints, some dating back to 2013, almost 200 of which described serious health and[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s Exhibit ‘Pantone: Little Boy Blue’ Opens on April 12
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery’s exhibit ‘Pantone: Little Boy Blue’ opens on Thursday April 12 and will run through Friday, May 4. A reception will be held at the Gallery on Saturday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: The Republicans Who Control Congress Should Ignore Trump, Protect Dreamers
Senator calls on Republican leaders in Congress to accept one of the six bipartisan solutions on the table to save the Dreamers WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) once again came to the Senate floor to call on Republican leaders in Congress[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Applauds Committee Passage Requiring Improved Medical Care for Sexual Assault Survivors
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded the House Human Services Committee for passing House Bill 5245. This legislation will expand the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act to ensure that all survivors of sexual assault are treated in a timely manner by health care[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth & Family Welcome Second Daughter into the World
Sen. Duckworth becomes first U.S. Senator to give birth while in office WASHINGTON, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced the birth her second daughter, Maile (pronounced MY-lee) Pearl Bowlsbey, today. Senator Duckworth and her family are recovering well and appreciate respect for[Read More…]
