Madigan Meets with Civil Rights Leaders to Discuss Impact of Immigration Executive Orders & Announces Legislation to Strengthen Hate Crimes Law Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan this week hosted a summit with local civil rights leaders on immigration and hate crimes to discuss the impact of the[Read More…]
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Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard
2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure Pink Swing Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure Pink toddler swings Hazard: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. Consumer Contact: Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET[Read More…]
Governors State University Dance Festival 2017 Gets Inspiration from Prince on March 4
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2017–Governors State University students are inspired by the music of Prince and others, and celebrating with a variety of dance disciplines including jazz, contemporary, African, modern, and hip-hop. The GSU Dance Company’s annual Dance Festival takes the stage March 4 at 7:30 p.m. with ’Inspired by[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Named to Missouri Science and Technology Fall 2016 Honor List
ROLLA, Mo.—(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2017 – Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Fall 2016 semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 24, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2017. On Feb. 23, Coalition military forces conducted 36 strikes consisting of 120 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and[Read More…]
‘Rally and Day of Action’ on Saturday, March 4 to Stand with Our Immigrant Neighbors
Rogers Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2017. Our worst fears are realized. Donald Trump has unleashed the full force of the federal government to find, arrest and deport undocumented immigrants regardless of whether they have committed serious crimes. Make no mistake. Rogers Park will be ground zero in this effort. Nearly one-third[Read More…]
New Approach Oregon: Sean Spicer’s Comments on Marijuana Troubling, But Don’t Necessarily Reflect Major Policy Change
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2017 Background Press Secretary Sean Spicer affirmed the Trump’s Administration policy of respecting states’ rights to implement medical marijuana laws during a February 22nd press briefing. When asked, “Is the federal government going to take some sort of action around this recreational marijuana in some of these states?”[Read More…]
Rugby Illinois Partners with Bernie’s Book Bank for ‘Battle of the Books’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2017. Rugby Illinois is challenging youth athletes to make a difference in their local community and give back to those in need. Local rugby clubs across the Chicagoland area and state will come together, collecting books to be donated to Bernie’s Book Bank. Battle of the Books, challenge[Read More…]
NOW: ‘When Armed Police Attack Unarmed Children, Adults Need To Speak Out’
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2017. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill: Another gut-wrenching video has been released showing unchecked police violence against unarmed–and in this case underaged–civilians. This time, it’s an off-duty officer in Anaheim, CA who was enraged when a young girl walked across his lawn. He responded by calling[Read More…]
Congressman Earl Blumenauer Statement on White House Press Sec. Sean Spicer’s Statement on Marijuana
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2017. Today Congressman Earl Blumenauer released the following statement in response to White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer’s statement that the Trump Administration may start “greater enforcement” of adult use of marijuana. “I am deeply disappointed by Sean Spicer’s statement that he expects[Read More…]
