SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. On Feb. 15, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 19 engagements using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIS targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed[Read More…]
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Hate Groups Increase for Second Consecutive Year as Trump Electrifies Radical Right
ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The number of hate groups in the United States rose for a second year in a row in 2016 as the radical right was energized by the candidacy of Donald Trump, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) annual census of hate groups and other extremist[Read More…]
New Board of Trustee Members for Governors State University
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Masah Renwick, Cornelius Griggs, and Carney Barr were appointed to the Governors State University Board of Trustees by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner in late January. Their terms expire in 2023. The Governor also reappointed current trustee Patrick Ormbsy for a second six year term.[Read More…]
Saint Sabina Church’s 2017 African American Speaking Series to Feature Political Activist and Commentator, Van Jones on Friday, February 24
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Saint Sabina Church’s 2017 African American Speaking Series to Feature Dr. Cornel West on Sunday, February 19
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Explores Impact of Alternative Data on Credit Access for Consumers Who are Credit Invisible
CFPB Seeks Public Feedback on Benefits, Risks of Using Unconventional Sources to Extend Affordable Credit to Consumers Lacking Credit History Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today launched an inquiry into ways to expand access to credit for consumers who are credit invisible or who lack[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host Prairie State College Candidate Forum on Monday, March 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for the Prairie State College (PSC) Trustee Candidate Forum on Monday, March 27th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The forum will take place in Room 1318 at PSC’s Main Campus, 202 South Halsted[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Discuss Health Care Delivery in the South Suburbs at March 18 Meeting
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for a forum on health care delivery in the south suburbs. As the debate over health care continues nationally, the quality of life in every community across the country is significantly impacted by the[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host University Park Village Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for a forum with the candidates for University Park Village government. The Forum will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 25th at 90 Town Center in University Park. The[Read More…]
National Organization for Women: ‘Next Labor Nominee Must Support Workers, Not Exploit Them’
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2017. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill: The withdrawal of Andy Puzder’s nomination for Secretary of Labor comes at a pivotal time for U.S. workers. Andy Puzder built his business on exploiting workers, bilking them out of fair wages and humane workplace conditions, and using the[Read More…]
