Community Groups Stand in Support Demanding Equal Treatment and Protection of Constitutional Rights for All CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Today, Grassroots Collaborative held a press conference announcing the filing of a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Chicago Police Officers responsible for the false arrest of Felipe[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governors State University Hosts Freshman Fridays Beginning February 20
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Admission to a four-year university for highly qualified students has been streamlined at Governors State University with a new program called Freshman Fridays. Attending the session, providing the appropriate documentation and meeting the qualifications enables graduating seniors to apply to GSU and receive an[Read More…]
One Earth Film Festival Announces Its Most Extensive Lineup Ever – March 6-8, 2015
Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. The planning team for the Fourth Annual One Earth Film Festival, “The Midwest’s Premier Environmental Film Festival” proudly announces the official selections for this year’s screenings taking place in 30 venues around the Chicago metropolitan area (full schedule linked here). We are pleased to add several[Read More…]
First Congressional Medical Marijuana Legislation of the Year Focuses on Access for U.S. Veterans
“Veterans Equal Access Act” would allow VA physicians to recommend medical marijuana without federal censure Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. U.S. House Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and eight bipartisan Congressional cosponsors introduced the “Veterans Equal Access Act” today, marking a concerted federal effort to allow our country’s veterans to become[Read More…]
UN Rights Chief Warns Escalation in Ukraine Fighting ‘Catastrophic’ for Country’s Civilians
Damage caused by shelling in eastern Ukraine. Photo: UNDP Ukraine GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 February 2015 – The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is proving “catastrophic” for the country’s civilians amid escalating violence, indiscriminate shelling, and harsh winter conditions which have made life increasingly precarious for millions of civilians, the United Nations High Commissioner[Read More…]
International Court of Justice Dismisses Genocide Claims by Croatia and Serbia
Meeting in The Hague on 3 February 2015, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed genocide claims by Croatia and Serbia. UN Photo/CIJ-ICJ/Frank van Beek The Hague–(ENEWSPF)–3 February 2015 – The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main judicial body of the United Nations, today rejected claims made by Croatia[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Business Licenses Announced In Illinois
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015. Illinois medical marijuana patients have waited for awhile now for safe access to medicine. Applicants for medical marijuana business licenses have also been waiting. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn failed to issue licenses before left office, but issued ‘recommendations’ for who he thought should get licenses. It[Read More…]
Testimony of Treasury Secretary Lew before the House Ways and Means Committee on President Obama’s FY2016 Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Chairman Ryan, Ranking Member Levin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget. The President’s Budget invests in the American people and our country by promoting inclusive economic growth, increasing job[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on President Obama’s Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – (ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. “President Obama’s budget is a clear blueprint for how we can move our country forward and build an America that works for all of us rather than just the richest few. It reflects our values and it invests in our future by creating jobs, raising[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. The Drama Group is very pleased to be presenting the American classic by Tennessee Williams, ‘Cat On a Hot Tin Roof’, directed by Michael J Renzi, with set design by Russ Hoganson. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on: February 13, 14,[Read More…]
