Author Geoffrey Parker to deliver lecture at DePaul University during Earth Week Historian Geoffrey Parker will discuss climate change in the 17th century during the annual Vincent de Paul lecture at DePaul University. (Photo by Jo McCulty) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. Modern climate change may seem unprecedented, yet historian Geoffrey[Read More…]
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Report: Seattle’s New Approach to Low-Level Drug Offenses Produces Nearly 60% Reduction in Recidivism
LEAD Establishes Unique Collaboration Among Law Enforcement, Human Service Agencies, Business Leaders, and Community Members NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. According to a new, independent study by a University of Washington evaluation team, one of the nation’s most innovative and promising approaches to ending the war on drugs and mass incarceration has been[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Participants in Robo-call Phantom Debt Collection Operation
Bureau Also Obtains a Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Illegal Operation and Freeze Assets of Operation’s Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the ringleaders of a robo-call phantom debt collection operation, their companies, and their service[Read More…]
Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents – Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce
South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce, on Wednesday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30 a.m. This[Read More…]
Blue Bell Creameries Expands Recall of Products Due to Possible Health Risks
Brenham, TX —(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2015. Blue Bell Creameries is expanding its recall of products that were produced in the Broken Arrow, Okla., plant to include Banana Pudding Ice Cream pints which tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and additional products manufactured on the same line. These items have the potential to[Read More…]
Despite Emanuel Victory, Grassroots Coalition Building Cannot Be Undone
Progressive Issues Resonate with Voters, City Council Progressive Caucus Grows CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. In a runoff election that many political insiders said two months ago would never happen, Rahm Emanuel won out over challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. But despite winning another four years, Emanuel fell far short of defeating[Read More…]
April 7, 2015 Park Forest Election Results
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. Below are unofficial election results for the April 7, 2015 races for Park Forest village president, Park Forest trustee (3 seats available), and Park Forest Public Library trustee (2 seats available). Results reflect votes received in Cook County, Will County, and total votes in Cook[Read More…]
Knoxville, Tennessee, Man Indicted on Two Counts of Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud and Coercion and Related Narcotics Charges
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. On Apr. 7, 2015, a federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee, indicted Marcus Washington, 37, of Farragut, Tenn., charging him with two counts of sex trafficking by force, threats of force, fraud and coercion; conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance; and[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, National Super Computer Center Officials Meet to Discuss Blue Waters Projects and Growing Competition from China
National Super Computer Application Center is Located in Urbana CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill) yesterday met with National Center for Supercomputer Applications Director Ed Seidel and industry officials to discuss the strength of the Illinois-based Blue Waters Supercomputing machine and the competition from China’s increased computing[Read More…]
Lawmakers Kick Off Oregon Caves Expansion
Hikers Explore the Old-Growth Forest – Source: NPS Senators Wyden and Merkley, Congressman DeFazio praise new protections for iconic landmark Portland, OR –(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Peter DeFazio will meet Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m. with advocates for the Oregon Caves[Read More…]
