Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Monday, a bipartisan and bicameral coalition introduced the Internet-of-Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 1168). The legislation would establish baseline security requirements for IoT devices purchased by the federal government. In the House, this effort is being spearheaded by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Will Hurd[Read More…]
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DeLuca Hosts Local Clergy Members for Interfaith Breakfast
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently brought together local religious leaders for a non-denominational, interfaith breakfast at Governor State University. Attendees discussed ways that the state can work with local faith communities to improve the quality of life in the South Suburb region. “Faith leaders and[Read More…]
Historical Society Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Historical Society will induct five individuals and an organization at its 2019 Hall of Fame ceremony on April 7. Those to be honored include: Cliff Butz, Vivian A. Purnell, Chuck Sabey, Mary E. Schmittgens, Eugene P. Schmittgens, Sr., and the Kiwanis Club of Park[Read More…]
Kelly, Durbin Introduce Bicameral Bill to Study Effects of Petroleum Coke/Pet Coke
Legislation would pave the way for federal safety standards for storage and transportation of pet coke Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13), introduced bicameral legislation that would address the concerns of petroleum coke[Read More…]
Members of Congress, Doctors and Advocates Renew Call to End Maternal Mortality
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- “Mommas are dying across this country. Every year, we lose more mommas to maternal mortality and it’s a sad fact that it’s more dangerous to have a baby today than it was 25 years ago,” began Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Congresswoman Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating 50 years of empowering innovation with a premier black-tie fundraiser, The Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala, on Friday, April 5 in the Center for Performing Arts. Chicago Comedian Damon Williams will host the event, the first in a series of Governors State’s 50thanniversary celebrations though June[Read More…]
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against OSHA Over Federal Rollback of Workplace Injury, Illness Reporting Rules
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of six attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from implementing a new rule that would weaken employers’ public reporting obligations of workplace injuries and illnesses. Raoul and the coalition filed the lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court[Read More…]
The Top 10 List of Consumer Complaints from Attorney General Raoul
Home Repair and Remodeling Complaints Top List for First Time Since 2000 Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office’s list of Top 10 consumer complaints for 2018. For the first time since 2000, complaints related to home repairs and remodeling topped[Read More…]
Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Involving Apple Inc.
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a sophisticated phone scam targeting Cook County residents. In this scam, an unsolicited caller claiming to be from Apple Inc. states that there has been a security compromise to their device and/or iCloud account. The caller then directs the[Read More…]
SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashdown Marks Success of First NASA Commercial Crew Flight Test
Kennedy Space Center, FL-(ENEWSPF)- NASA passed a major milestone Friday in its goal to restore America’s human spaceflight capability when SpaceX’s Crew Dragon returned to Earth after a five-day mission docked to the International Space Station. About 6 hours after departing the space station, Crew Dragon splashed down at 8:45 a.m.[Read More…]
