The “Blueprint for the 21st Century: A Plan for Better Jobs and Stronger Communities” will create millions of jobs, with the goal of revitalizing economically distressed areas of the United States. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 By: the Center for American Progress For millions of American workers—and particularly those without[Read More…]
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Volunteer Attorneys to Offer Free Services on May 19 in Response to Near-total Lack of Legal Representation for Arrestees
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 Contacts: Eliza Solowiej and Daniel Massoglia On Saturday, May 19 from 12-4pm, First Defense Legal Aid (FDLA) will deploy volunteer attorneys to each of the city’s 23 police districts to offer free representation to any person in custody who wants an attorney. Representatives will hold a[Read More…]
Chicagoland Palestinians and Supporters to Rally on May 15 in Response to U.S. Embassy Move & Israeli Massacre
Gaza and the West Bank erupt as Trump moves the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 Contact: Hatem Abudayyeh On Monday, May 14th, Trump officially moved the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have[Read More…]
Reps. Dan Kildee, Robin Kelly Highlight Extreme Austerity Facing Many Cities and Towns Across America
Illinois Forum Seeks to Change the Way Congress Approaches and Invests in Older, Industrial Communities Like Flint EAST HAZEL CREST –(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 By: James Lewis and Robyn Bryan Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) hosted a forum yesterday in East Hazel Crest, Ill., focused on how[Read More…]
Military Veteran to Help Victim of Street Violence Cross Governors State University Graduation Stage
An Inspirational Story of Unlikely Friendship University Park, IL —(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 Contact: Keisha Cowen Two Governors State University seniors and chemistry lab partners Terin D’amico and Dreyvon McCray, formed an unlikely bond in their chemistry classes that will be complete when they cross the stage at commencement on May 19 at[Read More…]
Lakeview Pantry Names Exiting Feeding America Executive Bill Thomas as Chief Operating Officer
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2018 By: Angie Davis Bill Thomas is joining Lakeview Pantry as Chief Operating Officer. Lakeview Pantry is Chicago’s largest food pantry, serving over 8,000 low-income residents through 40,000 site visits, distributing 1.4 million meals every year. The Pantry has two emergency food distribution sites, a home delivery[Read More…]
U.S. Cannabis Industry Bolstered by Supreme Court’s Gambling Ruling
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson As a sports fan that likes to occasionally place a wager or two while I’m in Las Vegas, I was hoping that the United States Supreme Court would strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 that banned sports gambling,[Read More…]
As Nation Turns Its Eyes to Youth, Chicago Students Show They’re Ready to Lead
350 teen problem-solvers from 60 schools will gather to present solutions to Chicago’s toughest issues at Mikva’s Action Civics Showcase CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2018 Contact: Lisa Kim Following a school year of action, Chicago youth will gather to showcase their year-long activism effort to better their schools and neighborhoods at[Read More…]
Storm To Trigger Flood Risk In Florida And May Develop Tropically
Alex Sosnowski, Senior Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports drenching downpours, gusty winds and strong thunderstorms from a storm that originated from the tropics will affect Florida this week. The storm only has until the middle of week to acquire some tropical characteristics, so development to a strong tropical storm[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Among Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure
Englewood, NJ—(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2018 Contact: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Cannabis exposure is associated with lower instances of atrial fibrillation (arrhythmia) in patients hospitalized for heart failure, according to data published in the American Journal of Cardiology. A team of investigators from Seton Hall University, the University of Alabama at[Read More…]
