Day: April 17, 2017

Roosevelt University Reinforces Support for Dreamers with Trump Letter and Scholarships

Abel Amezcua, a Roosevelt admission counselor who speaks Spanish and frequently works with prospective undocumented students and their parents CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017.  In a letter to Donald Trump, Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh has joined more than 560 college and university presidents across the nation in signaling support for undocumented[Read More…]

Senator Duckworth in Granite City: Trump’s Broken Promises Hurt Illinois Manufacturers

GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017.  Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited Icon Mechanical, a mechanical engineering and construction contractor, to discuss the importance of making investments to support American manufacturers as they create good-paying jobs and contribute to the local economy. President Trump’s proposed budget would slash funding[Read More…]

Senator Duckworth Discusses Investments in Workforce Development at Southwestern Illinois College

GRANITE CITY, IL—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017.  U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with the President of Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Dr. Georgia Costello, and other college leaders and students while touring SWIC’s Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. Together, they discussed SWIC’s workforce development programs and legislation Senator Duckworth helped introduce,[Read More…]

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Senator Duckworth Calls on Secretary Chao to Explain Delay of DOT Rule to Assist Disabled Air Travelers

GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017.  U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today, calling on Secretary Chao to explain why the Department of Transportation is delaying implementation of a rule that will protect the rights of disabled commercial air travelers. Duckworth[Read More…]

Chicago Parents, Community Leaders, and Elected Officials Demand Mayor Emanuel Not Close Schools Early

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parent and community leaders will join with Alderman Cardenas (12) on Tuesday, April 18th to demand that Alderman Ed Burke (14) and Mayor Emanuel support the TIF Surplus Ordinance to keep Chicago Public Schools open. TIF funds can provide CPS schools with an estimated annual revenue potential[Read More…]

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Juliana v. United States Youth Plaintiffs in DC for Week of Action

Join the #youthvgov Plaintiffs, their attorneys, Senator Ron Wyden at: Speak-Out on the steps of the Supreme Court Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017.  While the Trump administration works to dismantle climate policy, and delay the ​ Juliana v. United States trial, youth plaintiffs aren’t holding back: they’re taking their message to[Read More…]

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TransWorks Program Publishes Open Letter to LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses

Chicago House’s TransWorks’ Team Lauds Businesses’ Inclusivity Practices & Extends Partnership Invitation to Address Unemployment and Discrimination in Trans Community Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 – Chicago House’s TransWorks Program sent an open letter to over 40 businesses that are located in Chicago and/or have a history of supporting and advertising to[Read More…]

Jimmy’s Cookies LLC Issues Allergy Alert Certain Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Jimmy’s Cookies LLC of Clifton, NJ is recalling LOT #047 The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies from all retail stores, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic[Read More…]

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