SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 80 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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Get Your Bid in Today, April 21, for One of these Unions Street Gallery Paintings
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights, invites you to place a bid today on one of these paintings: Pat Moore was kind enough to paint this piece during our reception and agree to let us put it up for auction. Click here to place your bid[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Ocwen for Failing Borrowers Throughout Mortgage Servicing Process
Mortgage Servicer’s Widespread Errors, Shortcuts, and Runarounds Cost Borrowers Money, Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017l. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today sued one of the country’s largest nonbank mortgage loan servicers, Ocwen Financial Corporation, and its subsidiaries for failing borrowers at every stage of the mortgage servicing process.[Read More…]
Nearly 100 Community Members Pack Hallway in Defense of Evanston Library’s Only Black Librarian
Evanston Civic Center, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. On Thursday, April 20, Lesley Williams, Evanston Public Library’s only Black librarian, was greeted by a gauntlet of nearly 100 supporters from Evanston and neighboring communities as she arrived for a disciplinary hearing. Supporters lined the hallway, bearing signs reading “We Stand With Lesley,”[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Donors Get Visit From Upset Residents on Tax Evasion Trolley Tour
Community Groups Demand Hedge Fund Managers Profiting From Carried Interest Loophole Pay Fair Share to Help Solve State Budget Crisis Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. On Thursday, community residents being impacted by the school funding crisis and state budget impasse took part in a Tax Evasion Trolley Tour to the[Read More…]
Grantham University Congratulates Local Park Forest Graduate
LENEXA, Kansas—(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017 – Grantham University is proud to announce its March local graduates of the university’s online degree and certificate programs. Park Forest resident, Cherrie Johnson, has earned an AA Multidisciplinary Studies and AAS Medical Coding & Billing “We are so proud to congratulate these graduates on trusting our[Read More…]
Indivisible & Our Revolution Meetings to be Held on Sunday, April 23
Hazel Crest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. You are invited this Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. to Indivisible South Suburban Chicago General Meeting at Water’s Edge Condominium, Community room, 3505 Lakeview Drive in Hazel Crest. (Enter the lower level door near the pool.) Indivisible South Suburban Chicago will have a general meeting[Read More…]
New Report Highlights Illinois Money Managers Profiting Off Of Tax Loophole at Expense of Schools and Social Services
Governor Rauner and Deep Pocketed Political Donors Among Those Benefiting From Carried Interest Loophole Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. This week, Grassroots Collaborative in conjunction with Hedge Clippers released a new report, “Illinois Billionaires and Their Lucrative Loophole: How Illinois Can Raise Billions by Taxing Carried Interest” which examines the[Read More…]
Senior Day at Crete Public Library on May
Crete, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. The Crete Public Library will offer a special day of programming for seniors on Thursday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for Senior Day by calling the library at 708-672-8017. Senior Day Schedule 9:30 a.m. Library opens. Sign-in and enjoy light breakfast items in[Read More…]
Homeland Security Chief: Marijuana Possession is Grounds for Deportation
General Kelly Echoes Trump Commitment to Escalating the Drug War Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. In a speech this week, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced that the Trump Administration would use marijuana possession as a reason for deporting immigrants. “ICE will continue to use marijuana possession, distribution and convictions[Read More…]
