Senate Applauded for Quick Action to Secure Voter Files CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Indivisible Chicago The Illinois Senate passed SB2273 which will protect Illinois voter data by pulling state voter data out of the national Crosscheck program. The final vote broke down along party lines 35-17 with 3 Republicans abstaining.[Read More…]
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This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against Foodborne Illness
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: USDA Press The long-awaited game of the year is here and whether or not your team will vie for the Lombardi Trophy, one thing holds true – there will be lots of cheers, some tears and a whole lot of food. While enjoying some of the[Read More…]
What Women Didn’t Hear from Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2018 By: Emily Imhoff Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was notable for what he didn’t say. He didn’t address any of the issues that matter to women. In Donald Trump’s America, a president doesn’t need to care[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Statement: State of the Union Addresses Opioids, Prison Reform
President Trump’s State of the Union Remarks Embrace Discredited Policies Proven to Worsen Mass Incarceration and the Overdose Crisis Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2018 By: Grant Smith and Derek Rosenfeld The following is a statement from Grant Smith, deputy director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance, in response to[Read More…]
Deputy Majority Leader Lang Delivers Democratic Response to Governor’s State of the State Address (Video)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang’s delivered the Democratic response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State address. Lang’s remarks are available here. Related Article: Full Video and Text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address
Full Video and Text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2018 State of the State Address. The full text follows. As prepared for delivery Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Brady Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti Attorney General Madigan Secretary White Comptroller Mendoza Treasurer Frerichs Members of the General Assembly, distinguished guests,[Read More…]
Feds: Chicago Heights Man Sentenced To 276 Months Imprisonment
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago Heights man will spend a long, long time in prison for racketeering activity, the Justice Department reports. As part of his plea agreement, Uvalle admitted responsibility for the murder of a man killed in 2014. The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas[Read More…]
Police Stories: The 2017 Park Forest Citizen Awards
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department held its annual awards and recognitions ceremony on Saturday, January 20, 2018. During that event, awards were presented to citizens, officers and staff, as eNews Park Forest previously reported. While naming all those the department honored for 2017, we did not share[Read More…]
Wolf Advocates Sue: ‘Recovery Plan’ Sets Mexican Wolves on Road to Extinction
Plan violates Endangered Species Act in nine ways Tucson, AZ —(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2018 By: Brian Sweeney Today Southwestern wolf advocates challenged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in court over its 2017 Mexican wolf recovery plan, which violates the Endangered Species Act, excludes the best available science, and imposes an[Read More…]
Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Merge with Union Charter Educators
Charter lobby bashed merger in run-up to vote. Unions call merger an opportunity to hold exploitative operators accountable and better support students’ needs. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2018 By: Chris Geovanis The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) Rules & Elections Committee certified final results this evening on union members’ vote to merge with[Read More…]
