Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions to address the gun violence epidemic in America: “I thank the President for stepping up and taking action where the Republican Congress has repeatedly refused to do so. Gun violence kills[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Applauds President Obama’s Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today after joining President Obama at the White House for the announcement on his Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence. “I applaud President Obama’s bold Executive Actions taken today. These policies will have an immediate impact by keeping guns[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Denounces Immigration and Customs Enforcement Home Raids
“They are a cruel reminder of a discredited policy.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement about the news of hundreds of children and adults detained in special deportation raids by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) conducted in recent days. The raids[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Supports President Obama on Gun Violence Prevention
“The best remedy for a do-nothing Congress is a do-something President who does what he can under existing law.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement about President Obama’s announcement of a series of executive actions related to curbing gun violence. [Read More…]
As Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Worsens, Chicago Community Demands Federal Government Side With Families, Not Banks
Group Warns State of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools, and City of Chicago Headed Down Same Path Unless Legislators Stand Up to Wall Street Banks and Hedge Funds CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. On the eve of Three Kings Day (El Día De Los Reyes), a diverse coalition of groups held a[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Applauds Proposed Executive Actions to Prevent Gun Violence
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. Following President Obama’s announcement of a series of executive branch actions to help reduce gun violence, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the President’s proposal and said additional action is needed at all levels of government to address the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our nation.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Commends President Obama’s Firearm Safety Proposals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. After President Obama announced a series of steps he is taking to reduce firearm violence throughout the country and help make our communities safer, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement: “Just five minutes after Illinoisans finished their countdowns and rang in the New Year,[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s January 10th Service to Discuss Mental Health Issues
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2016. On Sunday, January 10th at 10:00 a.m., the Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s (UUCC) service will be led by Lisa Guardiola and the National Alliance for Mentally Ill (NAMI). The purpose of this presentation is to educate the community that there is hope and recovery for[Read More…]
Historic Reparations Payments Begin in Chicago in the Burge Torture Cases
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. Today the City of Chicago began the process of disbursing financial reparations in the Burge torture cases. 57 living survivors of police torture perpetuated by those working at the behest of disgraced former Commander Jon Burge were recipients. The payment fulfills a critical component of[Read More…]
Fraud Prevention Measures to Delay Tax Refunds in 2016 in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2016. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing that they do not anticipate releasing Individual Income Tax refunds for the 2016 tax filing season until March 1, 2016. The decision comes as fraud prevention efforts from last year’s tax season illustrate the positive impact that[Read More…]
