WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)-December 7, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) today introduced bipartisan legislation, Preserving Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act,’ to support rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in research, serve the highest need patients, and provide the most medical training to students. U.S. Representatives Pete[Read More…]
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Reps. Robin Kelly and Richmond Introduce Legislation to Restore Government’s Ability to Study Gun Violence
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: James Lewis Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, introduced the Gun Violence Research Act. The legislation would: Amend the Dickey Amendment, which prohibits the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly on Passage of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement on the passage of so-called “Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38):” “I’m deeply disappointed that my colleagues would support a bill that will dramatically increase the number[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Announces Annual Environmental Education Competition for Fifth & Sixth Grade Students
2018 Program Encourages Youth Creativity to Protect Environment and Honoring the State’s Bicentennial SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: Kristi Morris, Environmental Education Coordinator for the Illinois EPA Fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois are invited to compete in this year’s Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest sponsored by[Read More…]
Hundreds of Chicagoland Palestinians & Supporters to Protest Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement on Thursday, December 7
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: Hatem Abudayyeh and Deanna Othman In the wake of Trump’s announcement yesterday declaring U.S. support for Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and the moving of the U.S. embassy there, the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine (CJP) is calling for a protest today, Thursday,[Read More…]
City of Chicago Admits Error in Immigrant Father’s Inclusion in Gang Database
After a settlement was reached between the City of Chicago and Wilmer Catalan-Ramirez, organizers ask when the City review entire Gang Database process. Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: Antonio Gutierrez and Barbara Suarez Wilmer Catalan-Ramirez and his family announced yesterday that the City of Chicago has admitted error in including[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Visits University of Notre Dame
Hosts Scores of Top College and University Admissions Representatives RICHTON PARK, ILL—(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2017 By: Richard Barry For members of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s junior class the charter bus ride to South Bend, Indiana wasn’t your typical high school field trip. “Annually, our entire junior class has the[Read More…]
Need A Lawyer? Talk To A Lawyer Free Courtesy Chicago Bar Assoc.
TALK TO A LAWYER FOR FREE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you need n attorney? Not sure if you need one? Want to talk to a lawyer for free? Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Cornyn-Grassley Immigration Proposal
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), James Lankford (R-OK), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and David Perdue (R-GA) to introduce legislation to protect and provide certainty to DACA recipients and improve the lawful immigration system[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldog’s Baseball Program Hosting Catching Camp December 26 and 27
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Tuesday, December 26th and Wednesday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 32 years and has taught baseball[Read More…]
