CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2015. On Monday, the Supreme Court issued an emergency stay delaying the enforcement of a Texas law that would have forced the closure of abortion clinics across the state. The law is delayed while the case against the legislation is appealed to the Supreme Court. Rep. Jan[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Provides Constitutional Officers, Legislative Leaders Information to Prepare for Budget Impasse
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday issued an overview of information her office has provided to Illinois’ constitutional officers and legislative leaders to help prepare for the possibility that a State budget will not be in place for the new fiscal year. Attorney General Madigan issued this[Read More…]
The Responsible Budget Coalition Joins More than 300 Nonprofits in Calling for Fair, Fully-funded State Budget
Organizations deliver letter urging state leadership to act quickly to preserve services Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. The Responsible Budget Coalition announced that it has joined a coalition of more than 300 nonprofit organizations across Illinois in calling on Governor Rauner and the General Assembly to work together to pass[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 29, 2015
Park Forest Baseball’s Alex Lileikis prepares for the village 4th of July a couple of years ago. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2015. The Village of Park Forest’s annual 4th of July festivities will include a parade, concert and fireworks. Specific details for the event on Saturday, July[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning EPA Rule
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2015. Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule on mercury emissions. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement: “EPA’s role is to protect public health and the environment. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) would avert up to 11,000 premature[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 2015 Launch of One Summer Chicago Jobs Program
Program Starts Today, Works to Keep Youth Safe and Engaged During Summer; Record 24,000 Jobs and Internships Filled CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the start of One Summer Chicago 2015, the city’s summer jobs program, which keeps youth safe and engaged during the summer while providing valuable job[Read More…]
Senator Durbin In Haiti To Assess U.S. Assistance Programs Five Years After Devastating Earthquake And Cross-Border Issues With The Dominican Republic
PORT AU PRINCE –(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2015. Assistant Senate Democratic Leader, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was in Haiti this weekend to meet with top Haitian officials and asses the status of U.S. assistance programs five years after the country’s devastating earthquake. Durbin traveled with U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL). They[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: Irresponsible for Congress to Recess without Long Term Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
Washington, DC—(ENEWPSF)—June 29, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) called on Congress to extend the charter of the Export-Import Bank before it expires on June 30th. The bank supported $27.4 billion in U.S. exports and 164,000 jobs in 2014. 90% of the Ex-Im Bank’s transactions directly supported small businesses at[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Statement on Marriage Equality Decision
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality. “I am so proud that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of love, commitment and equality today. The LGBT community is entitled to the same rights afforded to everyone else[Read More…]
State Supporting Flood Fights in Several Communities
Continuing Support to Coal City, Sublette Following Tornadoes SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. Heavy rains over much of Illinois in recent weeks has caused already-swollen rivers and streams to spill over their banks, creating flood issues for communities across Illinois. As a result, the state of Illinois is providing assistance to[Read More…]
