Month: November 2014

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Admiral Kirby, Nov. 25, 2014

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. Presenters: Rear Admiral John Kirby, Press Secretary REAR ADM. JOHN KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. No statement again today. Bob? Q: (off mic) — since Secretary Hagel submitted his resignation. It’s been characterized as a forced resignation or a firing, and I wonder whether you would say[Read More…]

National Lawyers Guild Stands with People of Ferguson, Condemns Systematic Police Violence in Communities of Color

FERGUSON, Mo. –(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014.  The NLG joins the people of Ferguson in expressing disheartenment at the grand jury decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson for the killing of unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown. The rampant impunity with which police murder innocent people of color, as well as[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Illinois to Discuss Immigration Reform

CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Illinois to discuss his recent executive action to start to fix our nation’s immigration system: “I applaud President Obama’s initiative in taking key steps to fix our broken immigration system. “Our[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Multi-State Settlement with Symetra Life Insurance and Symetra National Life Insurance Company

Illinois will share part of a $1.2 million penalty against Symetra Life regarding Life Insurance policies CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014.  Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron today announced a $1.2 million multi-state settlement with Symetra Life Insurance Company and Symetra National Life Insurance Company (Symetra).  The settlement is[Read More…]

Avoid Foodborne Illness This Holiday Season

CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014.  The season for family gatherings and festive meals is here, and with that comes the potential for foodborne illnesses, if the foods are not properly prepared and handled.  Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck offers this helpful advice to avoid getting sick: “You[Read More…]

Illinois Dept on Aging Observes Family Caregivers Awareness Month by Reminding about Resources to Assist

Administers the Family Caregiver Support Program SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014.  Family caregivers help their loved ones with a broad range of activities which can be a critical component in providing long term care for older adults.  Without the support of their relatives and caregivers, many older adults would have difficulty[Read More…]

State of IL Seeks Public Input on Strategy to Reduce Phosphorous and Nitrogen Pollution in Mississippi River Basin

SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014.   Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Robert Flider today announced that the public is invited to provide comments on a new statewide effort designed to improve water quality in Illinois and the Gulf of Mexico. The public comment period for[Read More…]

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