Itasca, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2018 By: American Academy of Pediatrics On February 14, 17 children and adults at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, lost their lives at the hands of an individual with an assault weapon. Thousands of children across the country went to school that morning, but[Read More…]
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ACLU Challenges Trump Administration Practice of Forcibly Separating Asylum-Seeking Parents and Young Children
7-Year-Old Daughter Separated From Mother for Nearly Four Months SAN DIEGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2018 By: ACLU Media The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit today seeking to reunite an asylum-seeking mother and her 7-year-old daughter fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, only to be forcibly torn[Read More…]
After Shooting, ‘Honor How Kids Want To Deal With Their Feelings’
MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Phil Galewitz With so much coverage of last week’s grisly school shooting in Parkland, Fla., students, parents and others are struggling to cope. Christine Sylvest, a child psychologist in Rockville, Md., has a unique perspective. She grew up in Coral Springs, Fla., and attended Marjory Stoneman[Read More…]
Sweet Honey in the Rock Appointed UChicago Ensemble-in-Residence
A cappella ensemble to bring mission of empowerment, education to campus community CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Andrew Bauld Sweet Honey in the Rock, an internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award-nominated female African-American a cappella ensemble, has been appointed the Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence at the University of Chicago for the 2018-19 season.[Read More…]
More Than 60 In- and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities to Attend Upcoming Transfer Fair at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2018. Students planning to transfer to a public or private college or university will have the opportunity to engage with institutions at the upcoming Transfer Fair at Prairie State College (PSC), The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, and will be[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly to Host 5th Annual Housing Expo
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Participants will learn about the Hardest Hit Program, the process of obtaining a loan, and improving[Read More…]
Chicago’s Jewish Community to Hold Rally on Feb. 26 to Defend Immigrant Rights
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) brings the Jewish community of Chicago together for a Purim-themed action to defend immigrants, demand a DACA Fix. CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Hannah Wolod On Monday, February 26, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs will lead a Jewish community rally and action to[Read More…]
Bureau of Land Management’s Methane Waste Rule Back in Force Following Court Decision
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Laura King Late last night, a U.S. District Court granted a preliminary injunction striking down Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s attempt to delay for one year implementation of the Bureau of Land Management’s methane waste rule. A coalition of government watchdog groups filed a lawsuit in[Read More…]
Registration Now Taking Place for Greenville University’s Forensics Conference
GREENVILLE, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2018 By: Alex Staton The first annual Greenville University Forensics Conference, hosted Friday and Saturday, April 13-14 by the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Criminal Justice, will increase awareness of the important role forensic science plays in the administration of justice in today’s legal system. Forensic science is[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Officer Pens Article About Career in Law Enforcement
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018. Park Forest Police Officer Meghan Vold penned an article for the police news website TenTwoTimes this week detailing why she serves in law enforcement. In the article, Vold shares her love for kids, her belief in empathy and acts of kindness, and her mission to[Read More…]
