NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 October 2010 – With 1.3 million people still living in spontaneously formed camps nine months after a massive earthquake devastated Haiti, a United Nations expert today called for a shift in the focus of humanitarian operations and more urgency in launching the reconstruction process. “Haiti is still living[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces $3.5 Million Investment Package to Create 250 New Jobs at Groupon
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $3.5 million business investment package to create 250 new jobs at Chicago-based Groupon, Inc. The company is the nation’s leading social shopping website, offering daily deals on local goods, services and cultural events. “Groupon helps consumers throughout the world save money,[Read More…]
Dart To Suspend Foreclosure Evictions Filed By Leading Banks
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With three of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders admitting to questionable and perhaps illegal practices in their mortgage foreclosure actions, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Tuesday he will not carry out any evictions involving those lenders until they can provide complete assurance that the foreclosure was[Read More…]
Center on Halsted Gives a Damn About Gay Youth (Video and Story)
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At least six teens have taken their own lives in recent weeks to escape the torment of persistent bullying at the hands of their classmates. In each case, these teens were targeted because they were or were perceived to be gay. Their friends recounted many instances when they[Read More…]
Dollar Tree Recalls Children’s Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Southtown Star Endorses Hayes In Race Against Jackson Jr.
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Republican Nominee for Illinois 2nd Congressional District Isaac Hayes released the following statement applauding today’s endorsement by the Southtown Star newspaper. “I am greatly encouraged by the endorsement of the Southtown Star,” said Hayes. “Its endorsement is a strong vote of confidence to Independents and non-ideological Democrats that I am ready for the[Read More…]
James W. Wagner Appointed to be the Illinois Tollway Inspector General
DOWNERS GROVE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointment of James W. Wagner as the first-ever Illinois Tollway Inspector General. Last July, the Governor signed Senate Bill 3118 to create a new Office of the Illinois Tollway Inspector General to oversee operations and investigate ethics violations not[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Sheriff’s Department on Behalf of Corrections Officer Fired for Being Gay
HATTIESBURG, Miss.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18 – The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Andre Cooley, a corrections officer for juvenile detainees with an exemplary record who was fired when his supervisors discovered that he was gay. The lawsuit claims that Cooley’s constitutional rights were violated by the[Read More…]
Learn How to Deter, Detect and Defend Against ID Theft
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. This is National Protect Your Identity Week, and the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has information to help consumers, businesses, and law enforcement officials safeguard personal information and take action if an identity thief strikes. www.ftc.gov/idtheft is a one-stop national resource to learn[Read More…]
Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders Calls for End to Marijuana Prohibition
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2010. Former U.S. Surgeon General — and MPP VIP Advisory Board member — Joycelyn Elders appeared on CNN yesterday to argue against the criminalization of marijuana users. “Marijuana has never caused anybody directly to die,” she said. “It’s not a toxic substance … We can use our[Read More…]
