WASHINGTON – (ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2017. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative John Shimkus (R-IL-15) today urged the Department of Labor (DOL) to work with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service to reopen the Golconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in a safe[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin to Betsy DeVos: Why Won’t You Stand Up for Students and Hold For-Profit Colleges Accountable?
DeVos Response To Durbin Inquiry Reveals No Progress Toward 2017 Data Required By Regulation WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2017. In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today slammed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ decision to delay the implementation of the Gainful Employment (GE) rule, which requires[Read More…]
Muslim, Christian, Jewish Leaders Join Quaker Farmers’ Market Campaign for Palestinian Human Rights
“I stand here today because I can no longer stay silent about what Israel does to Palestinians in my name as a Jew,” says Marty Levine, Former Director, Chicago-area Jewish Community Centers (JCC) (pictured above) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2017. “Did you know that Gaza once had a thriving strawberry industry?” Muslim, Jewish and[Read More…]
Eclipse Preparation Underway at IDOT
Agency working with law enforcement, public asked to plan ahead SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2017. Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains[Read More…]
Midwest Pesticide Action Center Holding $55 Rain Barrel Fundraiser
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–Midwest Pesticide Action Center is holding a $55 rain barrel fundraiser in partnership with RainBarrelFundraising.com. Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose AND a downspout pipe to direct the water to the barrel. Rain barrels are $55 each[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Emerald Living, and U.S. Steel Announce Purchase Agreement on South Works Propert
Agreement Begins 5-Month Due Diligence Period for the Site CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Emerald Living, a green-tech development company, announced the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with U.S. Steel to acquire the South Works property, which they will call “New SouthWorks.” The signing of the PSA[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Issues Amendatory Veto to Ensure School Funding Bill is Fair, Equitable for All Students
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017 – Today, Governor Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve historic education[Read More…]
Statement from Illinois House Speaker Madigan on the Ongoing Negotiations for School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Governor Rauner’s decision to pit one child against another is disappointing, especially as Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate continue to meet and negotiate. The governor has yet again chosen crisis over compromise,[Read More…]
West Side Community Address the Effect of Trauma
North Lawndale, Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. On July 27 and 28, I AM ABLE hosted its 5th Annual Trauma Conference at Sinai Community Institute. Over 350 community residents (i.e. parents, youth, local businesses, educators, health/social service providers and public servants) met to learn, plan and organize a productive and healthy way[Read More…]
‘Birds, Bees, and Butterflies’ a Native Garden Tour to be Held on Sunday, August 6
River Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. Green Community Connections will host a native garden tour ‘Birds, Bees, and Butterflies’ on Sunday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can choose from 15 gardens brimming with life and beauty. Visit the gardens at your own pace. Our host gardeners are[Read More…]
