To Help Illinois Residents Understand Their Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign that provides resources and materials to immigrants, consulate offices and non-profit organizations to educate immigrants on their constitutional rights in the[Read More…]
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Air Force Veteran Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Attempting to Join ISIS and Obstruction of Justice
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2017. Today, Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh, a U.S. citizen and former member of the U.S. Air Force, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, and obstruction of justice.[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan Statements on State Budget, Local Government Consolidation Measure, and Workers’ Compensation Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued statements on Wednesday regarding the State budget, local government consolidation measure, Workers’ Compensation reforms. Regarding the House Democrats continuing to work to find common ground with Governor Rauner and toward State Budget: “There is no more urgent matter facing[Read More…]
Spartans (21-14) Topple Coal City for Sectional Finals Berth
Ottawa, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark DiLuia belted a three-run homer and Jordan Smevoll didn’t allow a hit in the final four innings of a two-hit complete game, as Marian Catholic advanced to the finals of the Ottawa IHSA 2A Sectional with a 4-1 decision over Coal City on Wednesday. The Spartans (21-14)[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Graduates 206; Plans To Welcome Over 275 Freshmen
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announces its 2017 graduates. There were 207 students who were granted diplomas on May 22 at the Tinley Park Center. The school, which opened in September of 1958, has a long history of educating “Scholars with a Soul.” Over 275 freshmen are scheduled to[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Visits Facilities Threatened by the Trump Budget
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2017. Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky visited the Armond King High Rise for seniors and the disabled in Skokie and toured the Advocate Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald Care Mobile – two fantastic programs whose funding is directly threatened by President Trump’s proposed budget and the Republican plot to dismantle[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Generic Strattera for the Treatment of ADHD
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients. Apotex Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Aurobindo Pharma Limited and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited today gained approval to market atomoxetine in[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan on House Action to Advance Sale of Thompson Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 886, which would advance Gov. Bruce Rauner’s requested sale of the Thompson Center: “Governor Rauner has prioritized the sale of the Thompson Center and today’s action moves us[Read More…]
Duckworth, Senators Express Alarm at White House Attempt to Conceal Ethics Waivers
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and 16 of their colleagues in writing to the White House to express alarm that the Trump administration is attempting to block the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) from discovering how many lobbyists and[Read More…]
Senators Duckworth, Collins & Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Preventive Healthcare More Affordable for Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2017. Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced bipartisan legislation to make healthcare more affordable for America’s Veterans. Their Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act would stop forcing our nation’s Veterans to[Read More…]
