Advisory Referendum Asks Voters if They Support Raising Illinois’ Minimum Wage SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Illinois House passage of House Bill 3814 – an advisory referendum to ask voters if they support increasing the state’s minimum wage to $10 an hour. The[Read More…]
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Federal Judge Strikes down PA’s Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
PHILADELPHIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. A federal judge struck down Pennsylvania’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples today on the grounds it unconstitutionally discriminates against lesbians and gay men. His order directs the commonwealth to allow same-sex couples to marry and to recognize valid out-of-state marriages. The ruling came in Whitewood v.[Read More…]
Park Forest Woos Businesses at International Conference of Shopping Centers in Las Vegas
Director of Community Development Larrie Keresties (yellow shirt) at the South Suburban booth at the ICSC in Las Vegas. (Photo: John Ostenburg) Las Vegas, NV-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg reported on the efforts of representatives from Park Forest and beyond to woo businesses to Park Forest at the International Conference of[Read More…]
City of Chicago Begins Second Year of Emerald Ash Borer Inoculations
City to Treat 35,000 Ash Trees in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Mayor Emanuel announced yesterday that the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation is beginning the second year in a multi-year plan to inoculate approximately 70,000 Ash trees on Chicago parkways against the Emerald Ash Borer insect. “The City of[Read More…]
City of Chicago Begins Second Year of Emerald Ash Borer Inoculations
City to Treat 35,000 Ash Trees in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Mayor Emanuel announced yesterday that the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation is beginning the second year in a multi-year plan to inoculate approximately 70,000 Ash trees on Chicago parkways against the Emerald Ash Borer insect. “The City of[Read More…]
Pullman National Park Supporters Take Their Case to Capitol Hill
Pullman National Parks supporters with Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Full caption below. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Last week, a delegation of community leaders, led by the National Parks Conservation Association, went to Washington to urge members of Congress to support and co-sponsor Representative Robin Kelly’s (IL-2) bill, H.R. 3929, which would[Read More…]
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Rep. DeFazio Statement on Oregon Same-sex Marriage Ruling
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Rep. Peter DeFazio released the following statement regarding today’s court ruling that overturned Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. “Today’s ruling makes me especially proud to be an Oregonian. As one of just 67 Members of Congress to vote against DOMA in 1996, I pointed out at[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Celebrates Landmark Ruling Creating Marriage Equality in Oregon
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after a judge ruled that marriage equality can no longer be denied to same-sex couples in Oregon: “Today is a momentous day in Oregon’s fight for equality. Lifetime love and commitment should be celebrated and honored, not relegated to[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Applauds Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following statement in response to a U.S. District Court’s decision to strike down Oregon’s ban on gay marriage: “Judge Michael McShane’s decision marks a significant moment in Oregon’s civil rights history, and it’s an important step toward equal rights for[Read More…]
