Co-Chairs of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Seniorsapplaud effort of conference to improve research, treatment and support of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia WASHINGTON, DC–-(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) are today commending the work of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2015, which[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Invite Youth Baseball, Softball Teams To Register Starting Tomorrow For First Annual Citywide Tournament
Donations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. As part of an effort to provide Chicago children with more opportunities to participate in organized baseball and softball, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that registration for the first[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez on Fifth Anniversary of Dodd-Frank Bill
Rep. Gutiérrez: “The consumer protections, transparency, and accountability…give average Americans tools and information to navigate the complex world of financial transactions where the deck is always stacked for the big money interests.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement marking the fifth anniversary of the Wall[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Named to Lawrence University 2015 Dean’s List
APPLETON, WIS.—(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015 — Lawrence University has announced its dean’s list for the 2014-15 academic year. Students are recognized with dean’s list honors for maintaining a cumulative 3.4 grade point average or higher for the full academic year. Colin Parsons of Park Forest, IL has been recognized on the Dean’s[Read More…]
Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein to Speak To #BlackLivesMatter Rally at Ferguson Police Dept. on Saturday, July 25
MASSACHUSETTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2015. Dr. Jill Stein, the presumptive front-runner seeking the Green Party nomination for President, will speak at a rally outside of the Ferguson Police Department (222 South Florissant Road – Ferguson, MO) on Saturday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. local time. “We are inspired by, and are learning[Read More…]
The Natural Dog Company, Inc. Recalls 12″ Tremenda Sticks Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Windsor, CO –(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. The Natural Dog Company, Inc. of Windsor, CO, is recalling its 12oz bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks pet chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Two-Month Extension of Know Before You Owe Effective Date
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a final rule moving the effective date of the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule, also called the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule, to October 3, 2015. The rule requires easier-to-use mortgage disclosure forms that clearly lay[Read More…]
‘Broadway in Park Forest’ on July 25th at Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2015. The Village of Park Forest and K.K. Tyler Entertainment present ‘Broadway in Park Forest’ on Saturday, July 25 in Freedom Hall‘s Nathan Manilow Theater, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. This event is taking our Park[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement On Department Of Defense Military Lending Act Final Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. Today, the U.S. Department of Defense issued a final rule expanding the types of credit products that are covered by the 36-percent rate cap and other military-specific protections under the Military Lending Act. The rule closes loopholes that have led to lenders skirting the law[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Orders Citibank to Pay $700 Million in Consumer Relief for Illegal Credit Card Practices
Millions of Consumers Harmed by Bank’s Deceptive Marketing and Unfair Billing of Credit Card Add-On Products and Services, and Other Unlawful Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Citibank, N.A. and its subsidiaries to provide an estimated $700 million in relief to eligible[Read More…]
