Robust panel discussions to include policy makers, funders and food justice advocates from around the county CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Rodger Cooley The Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) will host its “13th Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit: From Survive to Thrive,” on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
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University of Chicago Student Organizers to Hold Second No Bannon Teach-In on Feb. 23
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Arianna Gass and Linda Solotaire On Friday, February 23, South Side community organizers will address the repercussions of University of Chicago policies on the Hyde Park community, including access to emergency medical care and discrimination against immigrants and minorities. “No Bannon: More Than Freedom of Speech –[Read More…]
U.S. Congressional Candidate Displays/Loads Machine Gun in New Video Urging Assault Weapons Ban (Video)
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED — February 22, 2018 By: Tom Lupa While there remain deep political divisions among Americans on guns, Benjamin Thomas Wolf believes unanimity can be reached for solutions on the appalling mass-shootings which have plagued the country, including last week’s murders at a High School in Florida. In response to[Read More…]
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to Reveal Secrets of the Red Planet (Videos)
Baltimore, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Christine Pulliam The planet Mars has fascinated scientists for over a century. Today, it is a frigid desert world with a carbon dioxide atmosphere 100 times thinner than Earth’s. But evidence suggests that in the early history of our solar system, Mars had an ocean’s[Read More…]
Complaints Filed Against Donald Trump, His Campaign & American Media Inc. for $150K Expenditure to Former Playboy Playmate
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: David Vance Today, Common Cause filed complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging reason to believe that American Media, Inc.’s August 2016 payment of $150,000 to former Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal, to buy and bury her story of an affair[Read More…]
Clarence Darrow Symposium to Mark 80 Years Since Darrow’s Death on March 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee On Tuesday, March 13, the Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee marks two contributions by famed “attorney for the damned” Clarence Darrow: marking the 80th anniversary of the death of Darrow—the question “How does Darrow’s work and legacy influence you?” will be answered by three Chicago attorneys active[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan Re: Inappropriate Behavior By a Volunteer
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2018 By: Jon Maxson [email protected] Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement today: “Last week I was advised of inappropriate behavior by a volunteer toward a candidate and staff during the 2016 election. I quickly made sure the individual had no participation in any activities my[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Offer Many Special Events in March, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has many special events scheduled for March. The 2018 Potpourri of Lectures continue throughout the month of March, and we hope this month’s lectures will entice you to join us! All Potpourri of Lectures[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Wins IHSA State Speech in Performance in the Round for 2nd Straight Year
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first in the Performance in the Round section of the Illinois High School Association’s State Speech tournament for the second consecutive year, according to a release the school sent. The IHSA State speech finals were held Saturday in Peoria. A[Read More…]
J.M. Smucker Company Voluntary Recall of Certain Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® Canned/Wet Dog Food
Orrville, OH –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications The J.M. Smucker Company has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal of specific shipments of Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® canned/wet dog food because they do not meet its quality specifications due to the presence[Read More…]
