CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by other public officials and activists to recognize Lilly Ledbetter, the national leader in the fight for equal pay for women. At an event held at the Chicago Cultural Center, Ledbetter shared her story that led to the signing of the[Read More…]
Day: October 14, 2010
Hope Manor Apartments for Veterans to Provide Job Training, Support Services
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $4 million state investment to help build a housing development that will provide quality, affordable apartments and supportive services for 80 Veterans who are homeless. Approximately 75 jobs will be created during the construction of Hope Manor Apartments in Chicago. “Our[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. EPA’s Decision to Allow Use of E15 Fuel in Newer Vehicles
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn applauded the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to waive the limitation on selling fuel that contains more than 10 percent ethanol for newer vehicles. The waiver specifically allows all 2007 and newer model year cars and light trucks to be[Read More…]
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
AARP: COLA Critical to Millions of Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in reaction to the Social Security Administration’s anticipated announcement Friday that tens of millions of retired and disabled workers, their families and survivors of deceased workers will not receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in[Read More…]
AARP Survey: Needs on Key Issues Trump Partisan Divisions for Voters Age 50+
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. A new survey released yesterday by AARP offers a closer look at the attitudes and priorities of AARP members heading into the 2010 midterm elections – and challenges some of the conventional wisdom about what will drive their votes. “No one should be surprised that a political[Read More…]
Belleville Man Sentenced for Crack Cocaine Offense
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that on October 8, 2010, RYAN DEJAUN ANDERSON, age 26, of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced in U.S. District Court, East St. Louis, to 60 months’ imprisonment, four years’ supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and[Read More…]
Justice Department Concludes no Federal Criminal Violation in the Death of Imam Abdullah in Dearborn
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Justice Department announced Wednesday that the evidence does not reveal a violation of the applicable federal criminal civil rights statute or warrant further federal criminal investigation in the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah, a Detroit Muslim cleric, who was shot during an Oct. 28, 2009, arrest[Read More…]
Winnebago County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Rockford, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced the arrest of a Winnebago County man in her continued crackdown targeting the most active participants in downloading and trading child pornography on the Internet. Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joseph Bruscato, Sheriff Richard Meyers and Loves Park Police Chief James Puckett joined Attorney[Read More…]
HRC Statement on D.C. Marriage Equality Opponents’ Last Ditch U.S. Supreme Court Appeal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Bishop Harry Jackson – who pastors a Maryland congregation and has been the leading voice against marriage equality in the District of Columbia – petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday to hear a case attempting to put the rights of District citizens up to a vote of the[Read More…]
