Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of packages of rawhide dog chew products that were distributed to retail outlets and sold online in the U.S. The recall involves the brands and products described below. The recall was[Read More…]
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Chicago Community Bond Fund: No Significant Change Expected in Cook County Jail Population Under New Illinois Bond Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. The Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) will continue our efforts to end the use of monetary bond and dramatically reduce pretrial detention in the wake of Governor Rauner signing SB 2034 into law last Friday. CCBF expects this new law will result in little or no decrease[Read More…]
Police Respond to “Solitary is Torture” Demonstration at Home of Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington
EAST LANSING, MI –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. A “solitary is torture” demonstration was held Sunday outside the East Lansing home of Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington amid police presence and curious neighbors. After marching from the East Lansing Farmer’s Market, demonstrators from around the state demanded the immediate[Read More…]
Spartans (24-15) Foiled By St. Viator in 3A State Title Contest
Joliet, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After Marian Catholic had rallied from an 8-1 deficit with a thrilling seven-run sixth inning, Saint Viator pushed across two runs in the top of the seventh inning Saturday to hand Marian a 10-8 setback in the IHSA Class 3A state title contest at Joliet Slammers Stadium. Sophomore Jordan[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 11, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — June is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest. There are special events, music, dancing, good food, raffles and lots of fun for everyone. You’ll find the complete list of Resident Appreciation Month activities in the ‘Arts & Entertainment’ section. Park Forest’s annual Main Street Nights returns[Read More…]
In Historic Move, Charter School Educators’ Union Vote Overwhelmingly to Unify with Chicago Teachers Union
CTU members to vote this fall on historic effort to bring together charter and public school teachers in formal coalition as part of broader struggle for fair educational funding for city’s students. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017: In an historic vote, members of ChiACTS Local 4343 — the union of charter school[Read More…]
Senator Grassley Calls on President to Rescind Office of Legal Counsel Opinion Shielding Bureaucrats from Scrutiny
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley called on President Donald Trump to “drain the swamp” and rescind an opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) that attempted to insulate unelected government bureaucrats from questions by the people’s elected representatives in Congress.In his letter to the[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Disability Rights for Airplane Passengers
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Ed Markey (D-MA) in introducing the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act this week to help improve protections for airplane passengers with disabilities, making air travel more equitable and[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Transform Illinois Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding
Bipartisan legislation aims to safely reduce prison population CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill that will transform the bail process. The bill sponsors Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) and Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Cook County[Read More…]
Extreme Heat in Illinois Could Lead to Pavement Failures
IDOT will be monitoring roads for repairs; traffic stoppages possible during heat wave SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2017. The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to be alert for the possibility of pavement buckling on roads throughout the state in the next few days due to the extreme heat in[Read More…]
