Day: July 5, 2016

Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Invite Youth Baseball, Softball Teams To Register For Second Annual Citywide Tournament

Donations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016.  As part of an effort to provide Chicago children with more opportunities to participate in positive and productive activities during the summer, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced the second[Read More…]

Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Abner Mikva

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016 “With Abner Mikva’s passing, we have lost one of the greatest public servants of our time. Throughout his career, Abner fought for unpopular decisions and for those whose voices needed to — but could not — be heard. He championed for minority voting rights, civil liberties, free[Read More…]

Senator Durbin Calls for Vote This Week on Clean Emergency Funding Bill to Combat Zika Virus

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016.   U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with maternal fetal medicine, infectious disease, and public health specialists to discuss the growing threat posed by the Zika virus. More than four months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) requested emergency[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth: Orlando Massacre Shows Terror, Hate & Guns Are Tied Together, Require Comprehensive & Coordinated Fixes

Congresswoman proposes three-pillar approach to combat “perfect storm” of extremism, hate and gun violence that enabled Orlando shooter; Duckworth proposal would better fund counter-terrorism efforts, secure soft-targets like bars & theaters, prevent terrorists from acquiring firearms & help end hate crimes SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016.  After participating in the historic 25-hour[Read More…]

In Case You Missed It: Trump Convention Speaker Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Says ‘Legitimate Issues Raised’ with Trump Candidacy

WISCONSIN–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016.  Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced today he will be speaking at Donald Trump’s Republican convention in a few short weeks. Yes, that same Scott Walker who said mere days ago that delegates should vote their conscience when it comes to Trump will now speak at Trump’s event.[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on the Passing of Abner Mikva

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Abner Mikva. “Abner Mikva admirably demonstrated throughout his life that politics can be the noble profession Aristotle proclaimed it to be, and that the public good is best achieved by upholding one’s principles[Read More…]

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