MARYLAND–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. Satellites continue to provide forecasters and scientists valuable data on the development and changes in Hurricane Matthew as it moves through the Bahamas and toward the Florida coast. NASA and NOAA satellites have provided visible, infrared and microwave data that enable forecasters to analyze the storm. The[Read More…]
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Hollywood Stars Back Hillary Clinton in New Ad: What Will You Say (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)-October 5, 2016. In a powerful new ad directed by Lee Daniels, “What Will You Say”, Daniels along with actors Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, Tasha Smith, Gabourey Sidibe and Grace Byers unite to encourage fans to vote this November. The actors highlight what’s at[Read More…]
#TurnUp4TT: A Public Statement from the Organizers
A portrait of TT Saffore by Melisa Stephen of For The People Artists Collective CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. On September 11, 2016 TT Saffore, a young, Black, trans woman was found murdered in a park on Chicago’s West Side. Today, a coalition of Black, trans and gender-nonconforming community members have organized[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum New Exhibit ‘Vonnegut’s Odyssey’ Opens Veteran’s Day 2016
Museum featuring the Artwork of Author, Artist and Veteran, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Black Heart, 2004 Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016 The National Veterans Art Museum’s (NVAM) newest exhibit, ‘Vonnegut’s Odyssey,’ explores connections between the timeless and universal story of veterans’ return from combat through the artwork of World War II[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on the Passing of Former Rich Township Tax Assessor Shirley Green
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Former Rich Township Tax Assessor Shirley Green. “Shirley Green will be remembered as a dedicated and caring community leader who made meaningful contributions to the south suburban region and worked to make our[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Strong Federal Protections for Prepaid Account Consumers (Video)
New Rule Includes ‘Know Before You Owe’ Prepaid Disclosures WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized strong federal consumer protections for prepaid account users. The new rule requires financial institutions to limit consumers’ losses when funds are stolen or cards are lost, investigate and[Read More…]
Clinton Foundation Helped Save Lives Around The World While The Trump Foundation Used Funds For His Own Personal Benefit
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. Donald Trump and his campaign repeat false claims that the Clinton Foundation doesn’t spend the majority of its money and resources on charitable work. This is just plain wrong – the Clinton Foundation spent about 89 percent of its budget on charity in fiscal year 2014.[Read More…]
Send Us Your Good News!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you know someone in your part of the community who excels, stands out? Share the good news, Park Forest! Are you reading this in one of our neighboring towns? You count too! Perhaps its someone in your neighborhood, church, club, organization, or school? Anywhere. Honestly. We’re[Read More…]
10,000th Same-sex Couple Issued Marriage License in Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It happened at the end of August, but we would be remiss if we did not mention the 10,000th same-sex couple issued a marriage license in Cook County. When Tony Aranda and Terry Beauchamp found themselves making conversation with each other at a restaurant 18 years ago as[Read More…]
Clerk Orr Applauds Election Day Registration Ruling
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr issued a statement praising the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision granting a stay of a previous court’s ruling regarding Election Day Registration. Orr’s statement follows: I applaud the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision granting a stay of the ruling initially[Read More…]
