Day: November 14, 2017

Cicero Ordinance

Cicero Residents Demand Town President Larry Dominick Affirm 2008 Commitment and Sign Welcoming Cicero Ordinance

No ordinance currently prohibits local law enforcement and Town Officials from collaborating with ICE, An ordinance is necessary to protect residents from Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda Cicero, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017.  In 2008, the Town of Cicero passed a Cicero Safe Space resolution1 stating that Town agents, including law enforcement, would refrain[Read More…]

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The Nutcracker

Salt Creek Ballet Presents a Time-Honored Holiday Tradition ‘The Nutcracker’ on Dec. 9 at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts

University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sharon Morrissey   The highly acclaimed Salt Creek Ballet once again brings its lovable holiday classic The Nutcracker to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts (CPA). This year, the production will feature internationally-recognized guest dancers Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys from Festival Ballet Providence.[Read More…]

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Chicago Community Bond Fund

Advocates Urge Illinois Supreme Court to Issue Rule Change to Stop Jailing People Due to Poverty

A letter endorsed by local and national community organizations & former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asks Illinois Supreme Court to address Illinois’ unconstitutional money bail system. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sharlyn Grace, Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice On any given day, tens of thousands of people are incarcerated in county jails[Read More…]

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Sugary Beverage Consumption in U.S. Declining But Remains High Among Certain Groups

Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Marge Dwyer Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) fell for both children and adults between 2003 and 2014, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. But despite this positive trend, the researchers found,[Read More…]

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Native Americans

Harvard Poll Finds Native Americans Experience Slurs, Violence, Harassment, and Workplace Discrimination

MASSACHUSETTS—(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2017 By: Todd Datz This report is part of a series titled “Discrimination in America.” The series is based on a survey conducted for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. While many surveys have explored Americans’ beliefs about[Read More…]

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Veterans and Marijuana

New York Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Allowing Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Access to Medical Marijuana

Advocates: Big Victory, More Needed NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By:  Tony Newman Over the weekend on Veterans Day, Governor Cuomo signed the bill that will finally allow patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to access medical marijuana in New York. The bill (A.7006/S.5629) adds post-traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying[Read More…]

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Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk Wins Urban Land Institute’s 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the Chicago Riverwalk was selected as one of thirteen global winners of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence. The Riverwalk’s award honors its merits and economic development impact in the City of Chicago. This[Read More…]

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Thrill Ride

‘Thrill Ride’: From a Child’s Dream to the Big Screen

Fantasy-adventure film set for official release in December CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sandy Antunez “Thrill Ride,” started as a promise Chris Parrish kept to his son and has now turned into an award-winning film for fantasy-adventure fans. The feature-length film will have its theatrical and national debut in December. “Thrill[Read More…]

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