CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly, Alderman Toni Foulkes and Alderman Raymond Lopez joined kids enrolled in summer day camps at Lindblom Park in Englewood to cut the ribbon on the park’s recently completed track and field. Additionally, the Mayor and[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Appoints Olga Camargo to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board, Juan Linares to Plan Commission
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today appointed Olga Camargo, a respected financial executive, to The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board – which oversees McCormick Place and Navy Pier. Camargo, who currently serves on the Chicago Plan Commission, replaces Frank M. Clark who is stepping down from the Board[Read More…]
EKO Recalls Motion Sensor Trash Cans Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015 EKO 80L Motion Sensor Trash Can Recall Summary Name of product: Trash cans Hazard: The black plastic protective collar in the opening on the back of the trash receptacle can become dislodged and expose a sharp edge, posing a risk of laceration to the user. Remedy: [Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015 Photos, Action Session Materials Now Available for 2015 National Legislative Conference If you missed last week’s National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, or if you want to see more about it, visit the Alliance online! You can access photos from the event as well as the[Read More…]
Former U.S. Marine Charged With Stealing Identities Of Fellow Service Personnel In Scheme To Defraud Navy Federal Credit Union Of More Than $138,000
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. A former United States Marine from Calumet City stole the identities of several fellow Marines and used their information to illegally procure more than $138,000 from Navy Federal Credit Union, according to an indictment returned this week in federal court in Chicago. While serving in Combat[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, Cook County Leaders Discuss Capture of 461 Fugitives Throughout Illinois Using Federal Funding
U.S. Marshals-Led Operation Violence Reduction7 Captured 461 Fugitives, Gang Members, Sex Offenders and Violent Criminals Throughout Illinois; Kirk, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation that Makes Gun Trafficking a Federal Offense CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez today highlighted the recent arrests of 461 fugitives, gang members,[Read More…]
NRDC: Canadian Energy Policy Facilitates Tar Sands Pipelines, Not Carbon Reduction
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015 – Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers today issued a national energy strategy, after lengthy negotiations. While the premiers added new recommendations on clean energy and energy efficiency to a tepid commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the strategy continues to advance its carbon-intensive tar sands industry,[Read More…]
Sierra Club Defends Vital Demand Response Program in Amicus Brief to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. The Sierra Club and a coalition of environmental groups filed an amicus brief yesterday in support of a regional demand response program overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which will soon be the subject of arguments before the Supreme Court. The demand response[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Papers Call for Measures to Counter Iran’s Destabilizing Actions in the Middle East and Congressional Action to Ensure Effective Implementation of Nuclear Deal
Negotiators pose for a group photo following talks with Iran on its nuclear program in Vienna, Austria, on July 14, 2015. Source: AP/Ronald Zak Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. This week, the United States and its partners announced a historic agreement with Iran that would eliminate Tehran’s ability to acquire[Read More…]
Senate Coal Ash Bill Derails First-Ever Protections despite Major Contamination
Earthjustice statement on Senators Hoeven (R-ND) and Manchin (D-WV) bill Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2015. Yesterday, Senators Hoeven (R-ND) and Manchin (D-WV) introduced a new bill seeking to eliminate, weaken and delay protections in the long-awaited and first-ever national coal ash rule, before it’s even implemented. The U.S. Environmental Protection[Read More…]
