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Arkansas: Governor Signs Legislation Delaying Enactment Of Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Initiative

Little Rock, AR–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Lawmakers passed legislation this week to delay the enactment of the state’s voter-initiated medical cannabis program. House Bill 1026, now Act 4, postpones the implementation of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment by 60 days. Under the new timeline, regulators have until July 1, 2017 to[Read More…]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 27, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017.  On Jan. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as against ISIL targets. Syria[Read More…]

Trump Issues Anti-immigrant Executive Order; Alderman Joe Moore and Others to Host ‘Know Your Rights Seminar’ on Sunday, Jan. 29

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017.  Chicago Alderman Joe Moore will be joining other elected official colleagues and community organizations to sponsor another ‘Know Your Rights Information Workshop’ for immigrants, refugees, their friends and supporters and concerned neighborhood residents. The workshop will take place this Sunday, January 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sullivan High School auditorium, 6631 N.[Read More…]

On Sunday, January 29, North Suburban Communities to Unite Against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities

Amidst Trump Executive Orders, Suburban Communities Unite Against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities Morton Grove, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017. Multiracial and multi-faith group will call on suburban residents to express solidarity with Muslim and Arab communities, and urge that suburban towns pass immigrant sanctuary laws. President Trump’s ongoing flurry of executive orders banning refugees[Read More…]

Speaker Michael Madigan Requests House Panel Consider Rauner Proposals to Cut Cost of State Government

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017.  Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, has requested a legislative committee take up potential cost-cutting changes to the state’s procurement process offered by Gov. Bruce Rauner. “Governor Rauner has proposed a series of changes to the state’s procurement process that could generate savings for the state,[Read More…]

Major Climate March in Communities Nationwide to Take Place on Saturday, April 29

Organizing Starts Now to Resist Attacks on the Environment and Communities. Leaders Call for a New Clean Energy Economy that StopsClimate Change and Creates Good Jobs for All WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017.  Climate activists have announced a major “People’s Climate March” on April 29th in Washington, D.C. and throughout[Read More…]

Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty in Stolen Identity Tax Fraud Scheme

ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. A former Poplar Grove, Illinois woman pleaded guilty in federal court in Rockford, Illinois this week to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Zachary T. Fardon for the Northern[Read More…]

South Suburban College Bulldogs’ Basketball to Host Community Day on Saturday, February 4

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017.  The South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host the Bulldogs’ Annual Community Day on Saturday, February 4th vs. Black Hawk College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Men’s Team at 3:00 p.m. All residents, businesses and employees of[Read More…]

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