RICHMOND, Va.—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2018 By: Virginia National Guard Emergency preparations have been underway over the weekend in Virginia and other southeastern states in advance of an anticipated strike this week by Hurricane Florence. Virginia Department of Emergency Management teams have worked throughout the weekend preparing for what may be[Read More…]
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NOW Calls for US Tennis Association to Dismiss Chair Umpire Carlos Ramos
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 Contact: Brittany T. Oliver Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: In what was a blatantly racist and sexist move, tennis umpire Carlos Ramos unfairly penalized Serena Williams in an abhorrent display of male dominance and discrimination. This would not have happened if Serena Williams was[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Dedicates New Performing Arts Center
Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 By: Richard Barry “To know this place is in the Southland area makes my heart chime,” Mayor Vivian Covington of University Park, declared at the grand opening of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s new Performing Arts Center in Richton Park late last month. Mayor[Read More…]
Seven South Suburban Fire Departments Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in Federal Grants
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 Contact: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that seven South Suburban fire departments were awarded federal grants totaling more than $1.5 million. This federal funding will be used to hire, recruit and improve operations and safety within the departments. The following departments received grants: Burnham Fire[Read More…]
Marybeth Beno Named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media Marybeth Beno, of Flossmoor, was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award at South Suburban College. The recognition represents a culmination of emotions rooted in 35 years of distinguished, loyal service to students of all ages[Read More…]
NASA’s GPM Satellite Peers Under the Clouds of Hurricane Florence (Video)
MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Rob Gutro and Hal Pierce Hurricane Florence became more powerful over the past few days while moving through the central Atlantic Ocean and wind speeds increased from tropical storm force to a Category 3 hurricane. The GPM core satellite provided a look under the clouds to investigate[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names New Director of Athletics
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media In his new role, Kuchta is responsible for planning, administering and directing the college’s intercollegiate athletics, intramural and recreation programs, and for coordinating practice and game schedules with the Field House Complex management team. He provides overall leadership and guidance to[Read More…]
Poll: The ACA’s Pre-Existing Condition Protections Remain Popular with the Public, including Republicans, As Legal Challenge Looms This Week
As Health Care Costs Remain on Top of Voters’ Minds, Americans Cite Unexpected Medical Bills as Their Top Problem, Ahead of Premiums, Deductibles and Drugs CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contacts: Rakesh Singh and Chris Lee Public Not Confident in President Trump’s Calls on Drug Companies to Lower Prices As a federal[Read More…]
Women’s March Chicago Returns to Grant Park Oct. 13 to Rally and March as Early Voting Gets Underway
“March to the Polls 2018” to Celebrate First Time Voters and Inspire Voter Turnout; Women’s March Chicago to Announce Details about Expanded Rally on September 12 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contact: Harlene Ellin Women’s March Chicago (WMC) will once again take over Grant Park on October 13, 2018, calling upon women[Read More…]
ACLU Launches State-by-State Blueprints with Roadmaps for Cutting Incarceration by 50 Percent
Smart justice blueprints launch with 24 state reports and interactive web tool, remaining 27 to be rolled out in coming months NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contact: [email protected] The American Civil Liberties Union’s Campaign for Smart Justice today unveiled the Smart Justice 50-State Blueprints, a comprehensive, state-by-state analysis of how states[Read More…]
