Washington, DC – (ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2017. Statement of NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Sexual assault survivors are not safe on Betsy DeVos’s watch. Her announcement today that the Department of Education would begin rolling back protections for campus sexual assault survivors signals once again that this administration is committed only[Read More…]
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First Major Hearing for Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Jailing Thousands Too Poor to Afford Bond on Monday, Sept. 11
Coalition of faith, labor, legal, and community groups to hold press conference at the next court date of historic lawsuit calling for a permanent end to money bond in Cook County. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2017. On Monday, September 11, 2017, at 12:15 p.m. in Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington in downtown[Read More…]
Southland College Prep’s 90-member Band Performs at Northwestern University’s Ryan Field Half-Time Show
Southland College Prep’s Ambassador Marching Band Has Memorable Day at Northwestern University’s Massed Band Event on Ryan Field, Evanston RICHTON PARK, IL. –(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017—Having an opportunity to play at a Big Ten football game proved to be a memorable experience for the 90 members of the Southland College Prep[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District Reopen Theater on the Lake as a Year-Round Production and Event Space
Venue will host theater and music performances as well as special events for up to 1,500 attendees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today joined performance artists to reopen the recently renovated Theater on the Lake (TOTL). The historic building has been transformed from a[Read More…]
New Data: Crime and Murder Down in 2017
New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. An analysis of new 2017 crime data shows that all measures of crime — overall crime, violence, and murder — are projected to decline this year. The report estimates that the overall crime rate and the violent crime rate will be at their second-lowest levels since 1990.[Read More…]
New Ad Reaffirms Governors State University’s Commitment to Illinois, Debuts New Tagline
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017— With purposeful determination to fulfill its mission and total dedication to student success, Governors State University is celebrating the start of a new academic year with a completely reimagined brand identity. While GSU’s strong commitment to its students and the communities it serves remains constant,[Read More…]
California National Guard Heads Out to Fight Fires, Assist With Hurricane Irma
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 7, 2017 — California National Guard soldiers completed fire hand crew training yesterday at Camp Roberts and are heading out to the Salmon-August Complex Fire near Etna, the Mission Fire near Oakhurst and wherever else they’re needed. Fires ravaging thousands of acres are producing acrid smoke and spreading[Read More…]
CDC Releases New Data on the Connection Between Health and Academics
Data confirm connection between student health and academic achievement Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. As millions of students across the United States head back to school, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released new data confirming the close connection between student health and academic performance. The data published in[Read More…]
Uptown Tent City Residents and Supporting Clergy Shut Down Lake Shore Drive For 45 Minutes, Demand Housing
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. Residents of the Wilson and Lawrence viaducts (also known as Uptown Tent City), clergy and supporters from all over the north side shut down the southbound Lake Shore Drive entrance ramp for 55 minutes this morning at 8:35 AM, demanding that all residents of both Wilson[Read More…]
Compensation Remains Available to 9-11 Responders and Survivors Affected by Their Exposure; Fund Tops $3 Billion in Awards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. Each year, as the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, the country is reminded of the unprecedented losses suffered. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) acknowledges the important milestones reached in providing support to victims and families and is especially aware of[Read More…]
