Day: April 21, 2016

North Lawndale Residents Use Conference to Hit ‘Reset’ Button

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2016.  It has been over 50 years since North Lawndale has had a comprehensive plan that could be used to attract resources and guide public policy as it relates to transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing.  As a result, much of the limited development that has occurred[Read More…]

House Speaker Madigan: Illinois Residents Again Ignored by House Republicans’ Failure to Support Millionaire Surcharge

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2016.  House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following Wednesday’s vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on a constitutional amendment to increase state funding for elementary schools and high schools through a surcharge on millionaires: “For the second time in less than a year, Republican[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly To Host College Savings Night for Parents on April 25

MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2016.  Parents can learn about two economical college savings programs during Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s 2nd annual College Savings Night on Monday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Country Club Hills City Hall, Downstairs Room 105/106, located at 4200 W. 183rd Street. Representatives will explain College Illinois[Read More…]

Over 1500 People Visit Opening Day of the Museum of Drug Policy

Second Day at the Museum Includes Screening of Academy Award Nominated ‘Cartel Land,’ Members of the Global Commission of Drug Policy, Faith Leaders and Former International Presidents Photo credit: Alex Arbuckle / The Museum of Drug Policy New York, N.Y. –(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2016.   The Museum of Drug Policy opened[Read More…]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finds Half of Online Payday Borrowers Rack Up an Average of $185 in Bank Penalties

Repeat Debit Attempts Add Steep, Hidden Cost for Borrowers Yet Typically Fail to Recover Payments WASHINGTON, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2016.  Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report that found that attempts by online lenders to debit payments from a consumer’s checking account add a steep, hidden[Read More…]

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