Attorneys General Oppose Four Arkansas State Laws that Severely Curtail Access to Abortion Services Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Madigan joined 15 other Attorneys General yesterday to defend women’s access to constitutionally protected reproductive rights. An amicus brief was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for[Read More…]
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UChicago, Obama Foundation Announce Program for Emerging Leaders from Around the World (Videos)
Master’s program at Harris and foundation-led activities to help leaders impact their communities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: University of Chicago Media The Obama Foundation and the University of Chicago on Feb. 28 announced the Obama Foundation Scholars Program, a new program at the Harris School of Public Policy to support[Read More…]
South Suburban College Announces 2017-2018 Annual Faculty Appreciation Awards
All nominations must be received by Friday, March 30, 2018 South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Gina Mrozek The Faculty Development Committee is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Faculty Appreciation Awards. Please take a few minutes to fill out a nomination ballot in recognition of the excellent service you[Read More…]
Annual Networking Event for Men of Color at Prairie State College on March 22
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 – The Male Success Initiative (MSI) program at Prairie State College (PSC) will host its 12th annual “Ties That Bind” event from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018, in the PSC Conference Center on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]
Center for Disability and Elder Law Honors Rep. Robin Kelly with 2018 Impact Award
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Last night, the Center for Disability and Elder Law presented Congresswoman Robin Kelly with its 2018 Impact Award for her advocacy on behalf of the legal rights of low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Chicagoland region. “It’s an honor to be recognized[Read More…]
Illinois House Democrats Pass Sweeping Gun Safety Measures, Answering Nationwide Call from Student Activists
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2018 By: Jon Maxson Responding to a nationwide call from students and parents for immediate action on gun safety in the wake of another tragic mass shooting, Illinois House Democrats passed critical legislation reducing access to assault rifles, banning the sale of ‘bump stock’ modifications, and licensing[Read More…]
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Sheriff Tom Dart’s Detention of People Ordered Released by Cook County Judges
Attorneys for people held in Cook County Jail even after their bonds were paid are challenging the Sheriff’s policy in federal court and also seeking to hold Dart in contempt in state court for violating the court’s orders to release people on electronic monitoring. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2018 By: Sara Garber[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Mayor To Address Lawyers On Climate Issues
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest will speak to the Environmental Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association on March 21, explaining why Park Forest and other suburban municipalities recently signed on to the Chicago Climate Charter, the mayor said in a statement. The discussion will[Read More…]
4 From Marian Catholic Qualify For $193,000 In Art Scholarships
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The best 1,000 student artists from approximately 125+ Illinois high schools will converge to showcase their art and vie for more than $43,000,000 in college scholarships at the 5th annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). Courtney Harris, ’19 – Hazel Crest, IL, Devin Tonks, ’19 – Munster, IN,[Read More…]
‘Pen & Ink’ Exhibit Opens on March 1 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Pen & Ink’ exhibit will open on Thursday, March 1 at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The exhibit will run through March 24. Juror, Kate Lewis, has selected pieces that highlight the variety of ways artists utilize pen and ink.[Read More…]
