GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited Icon Mechanical, a mechanical engineering and construction contractor, to discuss the importance of making investments to support American manufacturers as they create good-paying jobs and contribute to the local economy. President Trump’s proposed budget would slash funding[Read More…]
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Senator Duckworth Discusses Investments in Workforce Development at Southwestern Illinois College
GRANITE CITY, IL—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with the President of Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Dr. Georgia Costello, and other college leaders and students while touring SWIC’s Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. Together, they discussed SWIC’s workforce development programs and legislation Senator Duckworth helped introduce,[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Calls on Secretary Chao to Explain Delay of DOT Rule to Assist Disabled Air Travelers
GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today, calling on Secretary Chao to explain why the Department of Transportation is delaying implementation of a rule that will protect the rights of disabled commercial air travelers. Duckworth[Read More…]
Chicago Parents, Community Leaders, and Elected Officials Demand Mayor Emanuel Not Close Schools Early
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parent and community leaders will join with Alderman Cardenas (12) on Tuesday, April 18th to demand that Alderman Ed Burke (14) and Mayor Emanuel support the TIF Surplus Ordinance to keep Chicago Public Schools open. TIF funds can provide CPS schools with an estimated annual revenue potential[Read More…]
Juliana v. United States Youth Plaintiffs in DC for Week of Action
Join the #youthvgov Plaintiffs, their attorneys, Senator Ron Wyden at: Speak-Out on the steps of the Supreme Court Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. While the Trump administration works to dismantle climate policy, and delay the Juliana v. United States trial, youth plaintiffs aren’t holding back: they’re taking their message to[Read More…]
TransWorks Program Publishes Open Letter to LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses
Chicago House’s TransWorks’ Team Lauds Businesses’ Inclusivity Practices & Extends Partnership Invitation to Address Unemployment and Discrimination in Trans Community Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 – Chicago House’s TransWorks Program sent an open letter to over 40 businesses that are located in Chicago and/or have a history of supporting and advertising to[Read More…]
Jimmy’s Cookies LLC Issues Allergy Alert Certain Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Jimmy’s Cookies LLC of Clifton, NJ is recalling LOT #047 The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies from all retail stores, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic[Read More…]
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of April 18 Tax-Filing Deadline
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service has received 103.6 million 2016 individual income tax returns as of April 7 and expects millions more to be filed by the April 18 tax-filing deadline. Special filing deadline rules apply to members of the military serving in combat zones, those living outside the U.S.[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends that Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The medical, emotional and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant, and recognized by a growing number of medical organizations, as well as hospitals that have been designated as “Baby Friendly” because of practices that support optimal breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) —[Read More…]
Parents Who Get Flu Vaccinations Are More Likely to Vaccinate Their Children Study Shows
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parents’ decision to vaccinate their children is related to their willingness to receive vaccines themselves, according to a study, “The Concordance of Parent and Child Immunization” published in the May 2017 Pediatrics (published online on April 17). For the study, researchers examined immunization records[Read More…]
