Barack Obama in Paris in 2015. Obama said cities and businesses ‘will step up and do even more to lead the way, and help protect for future generations the one planet we’ve got.’ Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Former President Barack Obama released the following[Read More…]
Day: June 1, 2017
Former Secretary of State John Kerry Blasts Trump’s Decision to Pull U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accord as a ‘Big Mistake’
Boston, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. By: Rosemary Piser Former Secretary of State John Kerry today blasted President Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord. Kerry, who in 2017 signed the Accord on behalf of the United States, said Trump was making a “big mistake.” John[Read More…]
Riley Urges Rauner to Join Negotiations to End Budget Stalemate
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Wednesday, the Illinois House of Representatives concluded this year’s regular scheduled session on the 700th consecutive day without the passage of a state budget. State Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, has urged Governor Bruce Rauner back to the negotiating table to break the budget stalemate and provide[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Convicted Of Drug Trafficking
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Clifford D. Johnson, announced that Larry Norton, age 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana was convicted of drug trafficking charges, specifically conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, after a six-day jury trial, before[Read More…]
Madigan: House Dems Continue Working to Find Common Ground with Rauner on Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement regarding the quest in Illinois for a balanced budget, insisting that House Democrats “continue our efforts to address this challenge, end this destructive impasse and close the Rauner budget deficit.” The state of Illinois has been without a budget since July 1,[Read More…]
DeLuca Urges Leaders, Governor to Compromise for Balanced Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement on Wednesday to urge Gov. Rauner to resume negotiating with the House Democrats on a balanced budget: “Our state has gone far too long without a responsible, balanced budget, which is hurting working families throughout the state. Working[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Praises Legislative Approval of Juvenile Expungement Reform
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle praised passage in the Illinois legislature of juvenile expungement reform. Saying, “It is time Illinois recognizes that the arrest records of young people who have made mistakes can serve as impediments to their future growth and development — and can even create[Read More…]
GOP Leader Jim Durkin: Dem Bill To Sell Thompson Center Is Chicago “Money Grab”
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin released a statement on the Democratic bill to sell the Thompson Center, calling it an attempted “money grab” for Chicago and a “bad deal for the taxpayers.” The statement follows: “The Democratic bill to sell the James R. Thompson Center is another attempted[Read More…]
Durkin Passes Repeat Gun Offender Bill
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An expansive criminal justice reform bill sponsored by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin that cracks down on repeat violent gun offenders and provides commonsense reforms cleared the Illinois Legislature this week. “One of the most gratifying moments in my life occurred when I was a prosecutor in Chicago.[Read More…]
Financial Advisor Faces Federal Fraud Charges
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced the indictment of Kenneth Ray Cleveland, 63, of Agoura Hills, California, in connection with an alleged investment fraud scheme, resulting in federal fraud charges. The indictment charges Cleveland with seven counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering and alleges that[Read More…]