A guest column by Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Solving the fiscal challenges of Illinois requires a balanced approach. That is why I pledged to work cooperatively and professionally with Governor Rauner. I will keep that pledge and continue working to ensure[Read More…]
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Cook County Board President Preckwinkle and Commissioner Garcia to Announce New $500,000 Fund for Restorative Justice
Funding is meant to stop violence and provide alternatives to jail Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2015. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner Chuy Garcia will visit the offices of the Woodlawn Restorative Justice Hub a project of Southside Together Organizing for Power’s on Wednesday August 5th at 8:30am[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on TPP Talks Failing to Reach Conclusion in Maui
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2015. “The 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement failed to reach a conclusion in Maui, and that is good news for workers and consumers in the United States and around the world. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman has announced that the efforts to close the deal will continue, however,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Hosts Hundreds of Labor, Business and Community Leaders to Discuss Careers Available Through the 1000 Jobs for Chicagoland Manufacturing Campaign
Mayor and Community Leaders Collaborate to Put 1,000 Chicagoans on Pathways to Quality Careers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday hosted more than 300 labor, community and business leaders at Malcolm X College to discuss his workforce initiative, the 1000 Jobs for Chicagoland Manufacturing campaign. In collaboration with World[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Traveling to Israel on Fact Finding Mission
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. This week, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) is traveling to Israel on a fact finding mission with Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and several other members of the House of Representatives. The trip is an opportunity for Members of Congress to meet with Israeli leaders and tour strategically[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Provides Guidance About Private Mortgage Insurance Cancellation and Termination
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…]
Gov. Rauner and Fitness Icon Jake Steinfeld Award Three Illinois Schools for Commitment to Physical Fitness and Wellness Programs
Winning Schools to be Awarded State-of-the-Art Live Positively Fitness Centers SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner and Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, announced today the three winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live PositivelyTM Fitness Center. This multi-million dollar physical fitness[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Presents Mt. Prospect’s Apurva Belsare with the Congressional Award
Presenting the Congressional Award to Apurva Belsare of Mt. Prospect, with his parents. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. Award winners have to meet goals in Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition or Exploration. Apurva Belsare of[Read More…]
South Suburban College Child Development Center and College-Wide Open Houses in South Holland This Week
South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting two open houses this week geared towards assisting new and prospective students in getting ready for the fall. The Child Development Center Open House will be held this Wednesday, August 5th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Tours Storm Damage in Rogers Park
City crews working to clear roads, remove downed trees, wires Mayor Emanuel Tours Storm Damage in Rogers Park. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Commissioner Charles Williams of the Department of Streets and Sanitation to tour storm damage in the 49th[Read More…]
