Month: March 2019

Boeing 737 Max

Durbin: Public Deserves Transparency From The FAA On Safety Of Boeing 737 Max 8 Series Aircraft

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following the two devastating plane crashes involving Boeing’s new 737 Max 8 series aircraft, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to immediately provide the public with clear answers about the current safety of this aircraft and to work with both the manufacturer[Read More…]

The Internet-of-Things.

House Cybersecurity Leaders Introduce “Internet-of-Things” Legislation

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Monday, a bipartisan and bicameral coalition introduced the Internet-of-Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 1168). The legislation would establish baseline security requirements for IoT devices purchased by the federal government. In the House, this effort is being spearheaded by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Will Hurd[Read More…]

Anthony DeLuca, local clergy, interfaith breakfast

DeLuca Hosts Local Clergy Members for Interfaith Breakfast

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently brought together local religious leaders for a non-denominational, interfaith breakfast at Governor State University. Attendees discussed ways that the state can work with local faith communities to improve the quality of life in the South Suburb region. “Faith leaders and[Read More…]

petroleum coke

Kelly, Durbin Introduce Bicameral Bill to Study Effects of Petroleum Coke/Pet Coke

Legislation would pave the way for federal safety standards for storage and transportation of pet coke Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13), introduced bicameral legislation that would address the concerns of petroleum coke[Read More…]

Glitter & Gold, Marvel Gala, GSU

GSU Hosts Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Celebration

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating 50 years of empowering innovation with a premier black-tie fundraiser, The Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala, on Friday, April 5 in the Center for Performing Arts. Chicago Comedian Damon Williams will host the event, the first in a series of Governors State’s 50thanniversary celebrations though June[Read More…]

Kwame Raoul, Sterigencis

Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against OSHA Over Federal Rollback of Workplace Injury, Illness Reporting Rules

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of six attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from implementing a new rule that would weaken employers’ public reporting obligations of workplace injuries and illnesses. Raoul and the coalition filed the lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court[Read More…]

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart

Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Involving Apple Inc.

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a sophisticated phone scam targeting Cook County residents. In this scam, an unsolicited caller claiming to be from Apple Inc. states that there has been a security compromise to their device and/or iCloud account. The caller then directs the[Read More…]

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