DEA Increasingly Scrutinized as States Legalize Marijuana and Public Opinion Turns Against Failed Drug War Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2015. A senior F.B.I. official and former U.S. attorney, Chuck Rosenberg, has been selected by President Obama as acting director of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Rosenberg has served as the chief of staff[Read More…]
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Improving Home Performance Workshop Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on May 29
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2015. Illinois Imaging Services of Central Illinois is hosting a workshop for current and new home performance business owners at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on Friday, May 29, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost of $30 per person includes lunch. The[Read More…]
Venezuela Ambassador Designate Arveliaz to Discuss Achievements of the Bolivarian Revolution on Thursday, May 14 at DePaul University
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2015. DePaul University Department of History and Chicago Stands with Venezuela welcome Venezuela Ambassador designate Maximilien Sánchez Arvelaiz. His presentation, “Venezuela is not a Threat, We are Hope,” will address the important achievements of the Bolivarian revolution – in education, health care, human rights, worker rights, participatory democracy. [Read More…]
Rich East Scores Well at BPA Nationals
The 2015 Rich East Business Professionals of America National Qualifiers (from left) Anna Kurnat, Sarah Abbott, Gabrielle Hernandez, Airreail Merritt and Christian Williams. They attended and competed in the National BPA Convention in Anaheim, Calif., in early May. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five Rich East students scored high at[Read More…]
Chicago FBI: Reward Increased in Search for Bandage Bandit
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Robert J. Holley, Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of a serial bank robber dubbed the Bandage Bandit is being increased to $10,000 following another Chicago bank[Read More…]
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs on the Senate’s Rejection of Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement today after the Senate blocked consideration of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “Today’s delay of Trade Promotion Authority is just a taste of the fierce opposition ‘fast track’ will face[Read More…]
New Calculator for Employers Tallies the Full Cost of Employee Turnover
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. Employee turnover costs businesses millions of dollars each year. However, many employers don’t accurately track this expense, which could be reduced by improving workplace conditions. To help business owners understand the cost of turnover, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and Center for[Read More…]
Verizon to Acquire AOL
Deal Creates Unique and Scaled Digital Media Platforms for Consumers, Advertisers and Partners NEW YORK –-(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. Taking another significant step in building digital and video platforms to drive future growth, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AOL Inc. (NYSE:[Read More…]
Free Press: Verizon-AOL Merger Makes No Sense
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. Verizon Communications plans to buy AOL for $4.4 billion, according to a report in Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal. The deal is the telecom giant’s latest bid to expand its business to include mobile video and advertising services. If finalized, Verizon would also take control of AOL’s[Read More…]
Ceremony Honors Fallen Firefighters, Recognizes Others For Life-Saving Acts Of Bravery
Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Springfield for the 22nd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial, Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015. Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield on Tuesday, May 12th, to remember firefighters who died in service and honor 39 other firefighters for[Read More…]
