WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Senator Durbin’s Media Staff U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today questioned executives from Facebook, Twitter, and Google at a hearing of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism entitled “Extremist Content and Russian Disinformation Online: Working with Tech to Find Solutions”. The hearing examined[Read More…]
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Veterans Celebrated Throughout November at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Georges Sanon The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with various activities intended to honor those who have served. All events are open to the public, and most will be held on the college’s main[Read More…]
‘Abuelita’ Genoveva Ramirez Announces Victory in Immigration Legal Battle
After years of organizing and a lawsuit later, the 67-year-old Chicagoland immigrant grandmother fights and wins deferred action, stopping her deportation from the U.S. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Reyna Wences [email protected] Genoveva Ramirez is a 67-year-old grandmother, originally from Mexico, who has lived in the United States for nearly two[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department Now Offering Flu Shots
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 The Park Forest Health Department is now offering flu shots in its office located in the lower level of Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The cost is: $30 for those ages 19 through 64, $20 for those 18 years and under, Free for[Read More…]
Illinois House Speaker Madigan Passes Harassment Protections Through Committee
Announces Creation of Task Force to Recommend Further Changes CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Jon Maxson House Speaker Michael J. Madigan outlined a plan to combat sexual harassment in state government Tuesday, passing legislation through a House committee that will require all lawmakers, staff and lobbyists to complete annual harassment[Read More…]
November is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Evelyn Sterling November is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest. There will be raffles, gifts, programs, food music and lots of fun for Park Foresters of all ages. Here’s the list of events: Water Bill Raffle Starting November 1-29 Village of Park Forest, 350[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reminds Families to Check Sex Offender Registry to Plan Safe Trick-or-Treat Routes
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Madigan As Halloween approaches, Attorney General Lisa Madigan reminded parents and guardians to check the state’s sex offender registry and with their local law enforcement agency before determining trick-or-treat routes for their children. “The number of known sex offenders throughout Illinois is[Read More…]
In Advance of Nov. 4 National Protests, Digital Billboards Demand: Trump & Pence Must Go
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Tricey Morelli Seen these billboards around Chicago and wondered what’s that about? The image of nuclear weapons on Trump’s mind takes on renewed relevance as Trump heads to the Korean peninsula next week. Artist Hal Hefner created this striking design to highlight the existential threat posed by[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts Congressional Briefing on Maternal Health and Mortality
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2017 By: James Lewis, Communications Director Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a packed Congressional briefing on maternal health and mortality because American women are more likely to die from childbirth or childbirth complication than women in any other developed nation. “In 2017, starting or growing your[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Recognizes Hillary Clinton with Eleanor Roosevelt Social Justice Award
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2017 By: Roosevelt University Communications Roosevelt University honored Hillary Clinton for her lifetime commitment to social justice with the inaugural Eleanor Roosevelt Social Justice Award on Oct. 30 at the Auditorium Theatre. Roosevelt University officials, including Board of Trustees Chair Patricia Harris, presented the award on stage at[Read More…]
