Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2013. This Sunday, mothers will gather from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to “nurse in” at FOX News Chicago studios (205 N. Michigan Ave.), followed by a walk to ABC’s studios at 190 N. State Street. The nurse-in is an exercise of the right of Illinois women to[Read More…]
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Undocumented Immigrants in Need of Transplants Mobilize Occupation at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Will March Seven Miles Carrying Caskets and Hold Funeral for Sarai Rodriguez CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2013. In response to the death of Sarai Rodriguez, former Hunger Strikers, patients, loved ones, family and community supporters will gather at 3442 W 26th St on Sunday at 2:00 PM. They will march to Northwestern[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Unveils Legislation Making College More Affordable for Middle-Class Students
Bill is modeled after Oregon’s “Pay It Forward, Pay It Back” Proposal Eugene, OR–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013. Calling an affordable path to college a key pillar for a strong middle class, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today unveiled legislation that would create a new model for college financing intended to guarantee affordability.[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Call for Art for National Juried Exhibit ‘The Machine’
Entry Deadline: August 14th by 10 p.m. CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 9, 2013. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, is calling for artists to submit their work for their National Juried Exhibit ‘The Machine.’ Jurors are Jason Brammer, professional artist and Jason Foumberg, writer and critic, both from Chicago. The[Read More…]
Advocates to Host Google Hangout on Sunday Following CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Documentary on Medical Marijuana With Experts and Several Documentary Guests
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013. Ahead of a widely publicized CNN documentary on medical marijuana this Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has spoken out on the news magazine circuit to humbly apologize for misleading the American public on the issue. Calling the federal government’s policy on medical[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Holds Meeting with Local Mayors
Hanover Park, IL–ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) met with 11 mayors from the 8th Congressional District at the Hanover Park Police Department. Duckworth and the mayors discussed numerous issues including local transportation, flood recovery and how to support local businesses and create jobs. “It was a pleasure[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens 2013 Illinois State Fair
Family-Friendly Agricultural Showcase Features Entertainment and Activities for Everyone and Highlights “Our Illinois” SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2013 Illinois State Fair, the start of the annual agricultural celebration that features a wide variety of family-friendly activities along with food, racing, music and carnival rides.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Next Step in Procuring High-Speed Locomotives
Next-Generation Passenger Locomotives will be Built to Service Routes that are Already Experiencing a Surge in Ridership SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has taken the next step to procure approximately 35 high-performance diesel-electric locomotives for several Midwestern and West Coast states, to be funded by[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU on August 27
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013 – The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, August 27, from 1 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and corrections;[Read More…]
Lincoln Mall To (Possibly) Close Immediately
Sears closes in Lincoln Mall, May of 2012. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a statement from the Village of Matteson: On August 8, Cook County Judge Thomas J. Condon issued a ruling regarding the Village of Matteson’s request to immediately close Lincoln Mall due to structural, fire and[Read More…]
