Day: June 12, 2017

Robin Kelly

African American Fathers Take Center Stage at Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Forum

Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2017.  In honor of Fathers’ Day, Congresswoman Robin Kelly convened a Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Forum to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of African American fathers to the successful development of their daughters. The event was held at the YMCA on Chicago South Side.[Read More…]

South Suburban Airport

Local Leaders Express Strong Support for South Suburban Airport

Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017.  Congresswoman Robin Kelly, joined by 30 other elected leaders, wrote to Governor Bruce Rauner expressing their “collective support for construction of the South Suburban Airport” in Peotone. The leaders called the project “an incubator of innovation and generator of growth for our nation.” “For decades,[Read More…]

graduation

Mother and Son Graduate Together at South Suburban College High School Equivalency Ceremony

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017.  Like all spring High School Equivalency graduations at South Suburban College, this year’s ceremony marked the culminating event of an amazing educational journey. Clad in the traditional light blue caps and gowns and marching to Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, the graduates were led[Read More…]

We're Still In

Roosevelt University’s President Ali Malekzadeh Signs Letter of Support for Paris Climate Accord

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017 Roosevelt University recognizes our responsibility to the environment.  Despite President Trump’s withdrawal last week of the U.S. from the Paris Agreements, we reaffirm our commitment to national and global cooperation for a sustainable future.  Today I joined nearly 200 presidents of colleges and universities – and over a[Read More…]

CDC Travel Book

Updated CDC Travel Health Book Now Online

2018 Yellow Book includes important health information for international travel Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017.  CDC’s 2018 Yellow Book, the definitive guide for healthy international travel, is now available for free online and for order in hard copy. The 2018 edition features significant revisions, updates to important travel health recommendations, new[Read More…]

climate change

Mayor Emanuel Announces 12 Other Cities Join Chicago to Publish EPA Climate Change Information

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that 12 other cities have joined the City of Chicago in posting research from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Change Website after the Trump administration unceremoniously removed it from the federal government’s websites on April 29. “It is inspiring to[Read More…]

Cities Project

The Cities Project By Heineken® Helps Fans Who Give Back Get Tickets To Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. What if you could land tickets to this summer’s hottest concert tour, while helping make great U.S. cities even greater? The Cities Project by Heineken® has partnered with the Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour, offering fans a rare chance to earn concert tickets to the[Read More…]

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