OLYMPIA, Wash. —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The Washington Supreme Court today ruled that a florist in Richland violated the state’s anti-discrimination law when she denied service to a same-sex couple for their wedding. Curt Freed and Robert Ingersoll were refused service by Arlene’s Flowers because they are gay. The American Civil[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: Essex Township Clerk Arrested for Theft, Official Misconduct and Financial Institution Fraud
Madigan Pursues Public Corruption Charges of Kankakee Area Official Over Brazen Theft of Taxpayer Money Chicago — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Office of the Inspector General for the FDIC (FDIC-OIG) today announced Essex Township Clerk Traci Freytag was arrested after she allegedly used taxpayer money for personal expenses[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with BNSF Railway for Oil Spill Caused by Train Derailment
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a settlement with Delaware-based BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) following a train derailment that caused a crude oil spill near the city of Galena. The settlement resolves environmental concerns that arose in 2015 when a BNSF train derailed, spilling a large amount[Read More…]
U.S., NATO to Accelerate’ Counter-ISIS Fight, Defense Secretary Mattis Says
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017 By: Lisa Ferdinando The United States and its NATO partners intend to intensify efforts to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said today in Brussels. At the opening of a counter-ISIS ministerial meeting at NATO headquarters, Mattis said the nations[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 16, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. On Feb. 15, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 19 engagements using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIS targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed[Read More…]
Hate Groups Increase for Second Consecutive Year as Trump Electrifies Radical Right
ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The number of hate groups in the United States rose for a second year in a row in 2016 as the radical right was energized by the candidacy of Donald Trump, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) annual census of hate groups and other extremist[Read More…]
New Board of Trustee Members for Governors State University
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Masah Renwick, Cornelius Griggs, and Carney Barr were appointed to the Governors State University Board of Trustees by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner in late January. Their terms expire in 2023. The Governor also reappointed current trustee Patrick Ormbsy for a second six year term.[Read More…]
Saint Sabina Church’s 2017 African American Speaking Series to Feature Political Activist and Commentator, Van Jones on Friday, February 24
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Saint Sabina Church’s 2017 African American Speaking Series to Feature Dr. Cornel West on Sunday, February 19
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Explores Impact of Alternative Data on Credit Access for Consumers Who are Credit Invisible
CFPB Seeks Public Feedback on Benefits, Risks of Using Unconventional Sources to Extend Affordable Credit to Consumers Lacking Credit History Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today launched an inquiry into ways to expand access to credit for consumers who are credit invisible or who lack[Read More…]
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