Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Asserting there was no wide-spread voter fraud in the 2016 Presidential Election, Cook County Clerk David Orr lambasted President Donald Trump’s Presidential Advisory Commission on Voter Integrity “inauthentic” and its requests “dangerous.” Clerk Orr’s complete statement follows: From the time he was a presidential candidate, Donald Trump has made[Read More…]
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Madigan Schedules Thursday Vote to Override Rauner Budget Veto
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thursday appears to be the day the Illinois House will override Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget veto. The Illinois Senate voted to override the Governor’s vetoes on Tuesday, July 4. “The House will hold a vote on Thursday, July 6 to override the governor’s vetoes of the balanced budget[Read More…]
Illinois Might Finally See A Budget Wednesday
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the first time since July 1, 2015, a budget for the state of Illinois is finally within reach. There is a chance the state will see a budget Wednesday. “Illinois budget impasse” has its own Wikipedia page. The Illinois Senate approved spending and revenue bills, then immediately[Read More…]
At Trinity Lutheran, Pastor Chris Says, “All Are Welcome”
By Gary Kopycinski The Roamin’ Catholic Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Pastor Chris Wogaman began his tenure at Trinity Lutheran Church in February. At 42-years-old, the spirited, openly gay pastor is intent on getting to know Park Forest, even as his relationship continues to grow with members of his congregation. Raised Methodist,[Read More…]
FDA Clears Expanded Use of Cooling Cap to Reduce Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the expanded use of a cooling cap, DigniCap Cooling System, to reduce hair loss (alopecia) during chemotherapy. This is the first cooling cap cleared by the agency for use in cancer patients with solid tumors. “We are[Read More…]
Chicago Jobs Program Reduces Youth Violence, University of Chicago Urban Labs Study Shows
Violent-crime arrests drop by 33 percent for program participants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. Researchers at the University of Chicago Urban Labs announced new results from their study of One Summer Chicago Plus, a jobs program designed to reduce violence and prepare youth living in some of the city’s highest-violence neighborhoods for[Read More…]
Refugee and Migrant Flows From Libya to Europe on the Rise – UNHCR Study
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 July 2017 – Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed. According to Mixed Migration[Read More…]
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, July 3, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Dierbergs Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish and Milk in Product
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. St Louis-based Dierbergs is recalling various Deli Products with multiple use by dates in all retail stores because undeclared fish (anchovy) in a Caesar dressing and undeclared milk in 2 Santa Fe wraps. People who have allergies to fish and dairy run the risk of[Read More…]
Statement from House Speaker Madigan on Reaching a Compromise to End the Illinois Budget Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Sunday: “Today, Democrats and Republicans stood together to take a crucial step toward reaching a compromise that ends the budget crisis by passing a fully funded state budget in a bipartisan way. While none could say this[Read More…]
