NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016. For what may be the first time, outside groups — nominally independent spenders that are free from contribution limits and can sometimes conceal their donors from the public — are outspending the parties and candidates in the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, according to[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: Premier Bank Board Members Sentenced in Criminal Fraud Scheme
Former Board Members of Wilmette Bank Plead Guilty for Defrauding U.S. Treasury, First Midwest Bank & State Regulators Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Special Inspector General for the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) today announced that two former board members[Read More…]
Member of Computer Hacking Group “NullCrew” Sentenced to Nearly Four Years for Launching Cyber-Attacks on Corporations and Universities
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016. A Tennessee man was sentenced today to nearly four years in federal prison for launching cyber-attacks on corporations, universities and governmental entities throughout the world. As a member of the hacking group “NullCrew,” TIMOTHY JUSTEN FRENCH exploited computer vulnerabilities to obtain unauthorized access and steal confidential[Read More…]
Senators Have New Questions for Mylan About EpiPen Price Hike, Pricing Strategy
Company’s Previous Response Left Unanswered Questions About EpiPen Pricing Impact on Consumers, Taxpayers, and Insurance Premiums Washington, DC -(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016. In a 13-page letter sent today to the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, 17 senators requested additional information about the company’s recent EpiPen Auto-Injector (EpiPen) price increases and how[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It — Washington Post: A Big, Dirty Secret from Donald Trump’s Tax Returns Has Been Exposed
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016 By: Max Ehrenfreund Unlike past presidential nominees, Donald Trump has declined to release his complete tax returns, which has fostered fervid speculation about what they might contain — especially since the New York Times published a few pages from Trump’s 1995 tax documents last month. Those[Read More…]
Clinton Tops Trump in Illinois, Duckworth Remains in Lead for Senate, Loras College Poll Finds
DUBUQUE, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016 – In its new survey of Illinois, the Loras College Poll finds Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton with a strong lead over Republican nominee Donald Trump. The poll also finds Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth with a lead over incumbent Republican Mark Kirk in the race for[Read More…]
Before I Do: In Conversation with Author Elizabeth Schwartz at the Center on Halsted Wednesday, November 16th
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2016. On Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m., leading gay rights attorney Elizabeth F. Schwartz will spell out the range of practical considerations couples should address before tying the knot, and explore the rights marriage provides – and those it does not. The event will be held at the Center[Read More…]
Santa Speedo Run – Boystown on December 3 to Benefit Center on Halsted’s Youth Housing Initiative
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2016. The Center on Halsted will hold its Santa Speedo Run – Boystown on Saturday, December 3 from noon to 5. GET YOUR SANTA ON! Better yet, take it off – when you run with us this December. The Santa Speedo Run – Boystown is more than an[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Just Dropped This to 10 Million+Followers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016 By DeminWisconsin It's time for Trump to answer serious questions about his ties to Russia. https://t.co/D8oSmyVAR4 pic.twitter.com/07dRyEmPjX — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 31, 2016 For extensive context on the backstory, see teacherken’s diary on the Rec List: www.dailykos.com/… Update. Now begins the MSM attention, let’s hope.[Read More…]
East Chicago Lead Crisis to be Topic at November 2 Environmental Justice Forum at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016. Thomas Frank, a member of the Southeast Environmental Task Force and an activist working with residents of an East Chicago public housing complex located on a toxic lead site will be one of the speakers at Roosevelt University’s November 2 environmental justice forum. The forum entitled “Deindustrialization,[Read More…]
