Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. International organizers of the world’s first-ever March for Science have set the stage for the flagship event in Washington, DC, co-organized by the Earth Day Network, as well as the more than 400 coordinated events happening across the world on April 22. The event will be[Read More…]
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100 Drug Policy Researchers and Allies Will Take to the Streets of D.C. for National Science March
Researchers Call on Trump Administration to Ground Drug Policy in Facts and Science Instead of Fear and Stigma Drug Researchers Join Satellite Marches Across the Country Washington, DC. – (ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. On April 22, 2017, dozens of drug policy researchers and their allies will leave their colleges and universities[Read More…]
Coalition for a Community Benefits Agreement for Obama Library Holds Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 18
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2017. Community members affected by the development of the Obama Library will testify at a town hall meeting this evening, April 18, organized by the Obama Library CBA Coalition. The town hall meeting will begin at 6:00 PM at Hyde Park Academy High School Auditorium (6220 S.[Read More…]
Earth Awareness Activities Coming to South Suburban College April 19th
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The South Suburban College Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce its annual Earth Awareness Day Expo to be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. The expo is free of charge and[Read More…]
South Suburban College Coach John Pigatti Recipient of 2017 Jack Bennett Man of the Year Award
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. South Suburban College’s John Pigatti is the recipient of the 2017 Jack Bennett Man of the Year Award. Pigatti continues to excel at South Suburban College in Illinois. He led the program to the NJCAA Division II Final Four for the second consecutive season[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Reinforces Support for Dreamers with Trump Letter and Scholarships
Abel Amezcua, a Roosevelt admission counselor who speaks Spanish and frequently works with prospective undocumented students and their parents CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. In a letter to Donald Trump, Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh has joined more than 560 college and university presidents across the nation in signaling support for undocumented[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth in Granite City: Trump’s Broken Promises Hurt Illinois Manufacturers
GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited Icon Mechanical, a mechanical engineering and construction contractor, to discuss the importance of making investments to support American manufacturers as they create good-paying jobs and contribute to the local economy. President Trump’s proposed budget would slash funding[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Discusses Investments in Workforce Development at Southwestern Illinois College
GRANITE CITY, IL—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with the President of Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Dr. Georgia Costello, and other college leaders and students while touring SWIC’s Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. Together, they discussed SWIC’s workforce development programs and legislation Senator Duckworth helped introduce,[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Calls on Secretary Chao to Explain Delay of DOT Rule to Assist Disabled Air Travelers
GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today, calling on Secretary Chao to explain why the Department of Transportation is delaying implementation of a rule that will protect the rights of disabled commercial air travelers. Duckworth[Read More…]
Chicago Parents, Community Leaders, and Elected Officials Demand Mayor Emanuel Not Close Schools Early
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parent and community leaders will join with Alderman Cardenas (12) on Tuesday, April 18th to demand that Alderman Ed Burke (14) and Mayor Emanuel support the TIF Surplus Ordinance to keep Chicago Public Schools open. TIF funds can provide CPS schools with an estimated annual revenue potential[Read More…]
