Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Tom Jawetz and Nicole Prchal Svajlenka More than 7,900 DACA recipients have likely already lost their protection from deportation and work authorization as a result of the Trump administration’s decision to end DACA, according to a new CAP study. The study finds that between[Read More…]
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Chicago Dreamgirl Celebrates the Legendary Aretha Franklin at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on Nov. 18
University Park, IL, November 9, 2017 By: Sharon Banaszak Joseph Jefferson Award-winning actress Donica Lynn (Effie White in Dreamgirls, 2016) brings a deeply moving tribute to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m. in ‘Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul,’ presented by Artists Lounge Live. Chicago Tribune named her among the[Read More…]
One in Five US Adults Still Using Tobacco Products in 2015
Of the nation’s nearly 49 million tobacco users, most are smokers Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: CDC Media Relations About 1 in 5 U.S. adults used some form of tobacco product in 2015, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food[Read More…]
Park Forest Announces Permanent Parking Change on Ash Street Taking Effect Monday, Nov. 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 The Village of Park Forest has announced permanent parking changes on Ash Street relating to how motorists park along the street. The changes take effect on Monday, November 13 at 6 a.m. Cars parked on the south side of Ash Street will now be required[Read More…]
High Levels of Lead Found in Fidget Spinners
Lab results indicate unhealthy amounts of lead in popular toys available nationwide Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Kara Cook-Schultz, U.S. PIRG Education Fund U.S PIRG Education Fund found fidget spinners with high levels of lead for sale at Target stores across the country. Parents and consumers need to know about[Read More…]
Jewish Activists, Partners Condemn Governor Rauner, ADL #DeadlyExchange of U.S.-Israel Police Training
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2017 By: Michael Deheeger, Jewish Voice for Peace Exactly one year since Donald Trump was elected, and one week after Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner pledged to increase “intelligence cooperation” with Israel, Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago members and partners from the Palestinian and immigrant justice community staged a protest[Read More…]
Menominee Tribe Takes Action to Protect Its Namesake River (Video)
Lawsuit aims to ensure Clean Water Act protections for regionally and nationally important waters Keshena, Wisconsin—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Melissa Cook, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, and Janette Brimmer, Attorney, Earthjustice, Yesterday, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (“Tribe”), represented by Earthjustice, gave legal notice of intent[Read More…]
“That’s A Myth” — Chicagoland Congresswomen Debunk Common ACA Myths & Promote 2018 Open Enrollment Period
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: James Lewis, Communications Director, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) released a video debunking five common myths about this year’s Open Enrollment period. In the video, they debunk the myths and inform Illinoisans that: You can sign up for[Read More…]
Sauk-Calumet Group of Illinois Sierra Club’s Nov. 13th Meeting to Discuss Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Patrick Coffey The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on November 13, at 7:15 pm at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. Karen Hudson of SRAP (Socially Responsible Agricultural Project) will talk about CAFO’s (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), which[Read More…]
UChicago’s Cloud Database Expands Services to Accelerate Secure Cancer Research
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2017 By: Robert Mitchum With a $4.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute the University of Chicago’s Globus—a data service initiative run by the Computation Institute—and leading cancer researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine will build new protected cancer research networks that enable collaborations while keeping[Read More…]
