Day: November 9, 2017

Veterans Day

Illinois Dept. of Employment Security Highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day Approaches

Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser With Veterans being honored this weekend during Veterans’ Day events, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is reminding veterans of the many services offered to them through the state’s agencies. All Veterans are eligible to receive employment assistance at any of the[Read More…]

Fidget spinner

High Levels of Lead Found in Fidget Spinners

Lab results indicate unhealthy amounts of lead in popular toys available nationwide Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By:  Kara Cook-Schultz, U.S. PIRG Education Fund U.S PIRG Education Fund found fidget spinners with high levels of lead for sale at Target stores across the country. Parents and consumers need to know about[Read More…]

Safety Thru Solidarity

Jewish Activists, Partners Condemn Governor Rauner, ADL #DeadlyExchange of U.S.-Israel Police Training

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2017 By: Michael Deheeger, Jewish Voice for Peace Exactly one year since Donald Trump was elected, and one week after Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner pledged to increase “intelligence cooperation” with Israel, Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago members and partners from the Palestinian and immigrant justice community staged a protest[Read More…]

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