CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. Today the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Black Lives Matter Chicago issued a joint statement denouncing the joint appearance by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Chicago Mayor Rahm, Emanuel, and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Tuesday, announcing that they will cooperate in suing the[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action to Shut Down Credit Repair Company for Charging Illegal Fees and Misleading Consumers
Company Banned From Offering Credit Repair Services and Required to Pay $150,000 Penalty Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed a proposed final judgment in federal court that would resolve a lawsuit against Prime Marketing Holdings, LLC for illegal credit repair practices. The lawsuit[Read More…]
The Drama Group Presents ‘Wait Until Dark’ September 22 through October 1
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. The Drama Group is pleased to present the Broadway thriller ‘Wait Until Dark’ by American playwright Frederick Knott and directed by M.J. Renzi. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on September 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 at 7:30 pm and matinees[Read More…]
Investigation Reveals New Details of US Role in 2009 Honduras Military Coup
US Officials Were More Concerned With Protecting Military Relationship Than Overturning Coup Washington, DC — A new investigative article published by The Intercept reveals previously unknown details of US support for Honduras’ 2009 coup d’etat that ousted the democratically elected government of President Manuel Zelaya. Center for Economic and Policy[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Antibacterial Drug
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vabomere for adults with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including a type of kidney infection, pyelonephritis, caused by specific bacteria. Vabomere is a drug containing meropenem, an antibacterial, and vaborbactam, which inhibits certain types of resistance mechanisms[Read More…]
How To Help: Donate To Assist Harvey Victims Of Storm’s Catastrophic Damage
By Chaffin Mitchelle, Staff Writer for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic damage has left thousands displaced and in need throughout southeastern Texas. If you would like to help those affected by the storm, here’s what you should keep in mind. Monetary donation (Donations made through the AccuWeather.com page are[Read More…]
Chicago Police Officer Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Violations
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury Monday convicted a Chicago police officer of federal civil rights violations for using unreasonable force against two individuals while on duty. MARCO PROANO was convicted on both counts of deprivation of rights under color of law. Proano used unreasonable force with his service weapon while[Read More…]
AccuWeather Predicts Hurricane Harvey To Be The Most Costly Natural Disaster In US History
By Chaffin Mitchelle, Staff Writer for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather predicts Hurricane Harvey, which has wreaked havoc in Texas, to be the most costly natural disaster in United States history. Dr. Joel N. Myers, founder, president and chairman of AccuWeather, and sometimes called the “father of commercial meteorology” stated, “This will[Read More…]
Harvey To Unload Drenching Rain In Ohio Valley, Northeastern Us During Labor Day Weekend
By Renee Duff, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports after inundating Texas and Louisiana for days, Harvey will race across the Ohio Valley and northeastern United States with drenching rain during part of the Labor Day weekend. While Harvey is not expected to bring widespread flooding, or flooding anywhere close[Read More…]
Governors State University Hosts its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Friday, September 8
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017 – On Friday, September 8, Governors State University will host its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library, all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event runs from 4 – 8 p.m. in east[Read More…]
