SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 45 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…]
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National LGBT Media Association Announces 2017 Ad POP Awards
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. The National LGBT Media Association has announced its second annual Ad POP award winners, including many top corporate brand names. Formerly known as the National Gay Media Association, the National LGBT Media Association brings together the top regional newspapers serving the U.S. lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Credit Repair Companies for Charing Illegal Fees and Misleading Consumers
Companies and Individuals to Pay More Than $2 Million in Penalties and Relinquished Funds Washington, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today filed two complaints and proposed final judgments in federal court against four California-based credit repair companies and three individuals for misleading consumers and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Seeks To Expand Important Tax Credit To Put Money Back In Pockets Of Workers
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), introduced legislation that would help expand two anti-poverty tax credits that help put money back in the pockets of working Illinoisans and families. The Working Families Tax Relief Act would expand access[Read More…]
FDA Tackles Drug Competition to Improve Patient Access
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking two new, important steps to increase competition in the market for prescription drugs and facilitate entry of lower-cost alternatives. The agency published a list of off-patent, off-exclusivity branded drugs without approved generics, and also implemented, for the[Read More…]
Medical Emergency: Chicago Rally on Wednesday, June 28 to Save the ACA & Demand Gov. Rauner Take a Stand to Protect Our Care
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2017. Hundreds of concerned Illinois residents will make a human chain outside the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago to show support for the Affordable Care Act AND to demand that IL Governor Rauner take a stand to protect our care. Patients and doctors, both affected by this bill,[Read More…]
Chicagoans to Hold Vigil for Potential Victims of Trumpcare on Tuesday, June 27, 2017
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017 – On Tuesday, June 27, at 6:00 p.m., Chicagoans will gather in Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington Street in downtown Chicago, to hold a vigil for those who have been lost to health care neglect in the United States, and for those who will be lost[Read More…]
Dane County, Cook County Partner To Confront Climate Change
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today a partnership with leaders from Dane County, Wisconsin to join “We Are Still In,” a coalition of governmental and institutional leaders dedicated to keeping America’s promise of mitigating climate change by meeting the Paris Climate Agreement. Dane County Executive Joe[Read More…]
Marian Catholic To Host Girls In Golf Event
Exelon Corporation, KPMG and First Tee Sponsor Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will host Girls in Golf on July 1, 2017 in conjunction with the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. Thanks to gracious sponsorships by the Exelon and KPMG corporations, young women ages 8-18 will[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth & IL Advocates Outline How Trumpcare Would Devastate Illinois
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Illinois advocates for seniors, working families, disability rights, and mental health care today to outline the devastating effects Trumpcare would have on the state of Illinois. Speaking on a press call, Duckworth discussed how the version of Trumpcare Senate[Read More…]
