WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2017. After President Trump’s tweets announcing his intention to prevent transgender soldiers from serving in the U.S. military, U.S. Senator and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement: “When my Black Hawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, I didn’t care if the American troops[Read More…]
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U of C, Argonne Scientists Create Technique to Build Nanomaterials into Electronic Devices
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Scientists at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a new way to precisely pattern nanomaterials that could open a new path to the next generation of everyday electronic devices. The new research, published in Science, is expected to make such materials[Read More…]
UChicago Health Lab and Community Partners Open Center for Individuals Exiting Jail
Supportive Release Center to host two-year study to assess effectiveness CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017 By: Katelyn Silva The University of Chicago Health Lab, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities and Heartland Health Outreach, has opened the Supportive Release Center to provide short-term, critical services[Read More…]
Industry Group Recommends 5th Consecutive Cut in Illinois Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates
NCCI recommends a 10.9% decrease in insurance rates for 2018. Recommended cuts since 2011 now total 36.5%. In Illinois, insurance companies aren’t required to follow these recommendations. Legislation to lower workers’ compensation costs for employers sits on the Governor’s desk. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2017. This week, the National Council on[Read More…]
Palestinian Rights Groups to Gather on Friday, July 28 to Demand Freedom of Movement for Worshippers in Jerusalem
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017 — The American Muslims for Palestine, a member of the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine, has called all Chicago-area Muslims to gather in downtown Chicago for a rally and march in solidarity with the Palestinians in Jerusalem who’s freedom of worship at Al Aqsa mosque[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Introduces Fair Elections Now Act
Campaign Finance Reform Measure Will Change The Way We Finance Senate Elections WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2017. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with 23 Senate colleagues, today introduced the Fair Elections Now Act, which would dramatically change the way U.S. Senate elections are financed. Under the legislation, qualified Senate candidates would[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Speaks Out Against Trump Attack on Transgender Servicemembers
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following President Trump’s tweets regarding U.S. military policy toward transgender soldiers, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Marines. “Any American who stands up and volunteers to serve this great nation deserves our respect. The decision by President Trump to stop[Read More…]
Generation Rocks Main Street Nights
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The heat and humidity stopped no one from dancing, clapping, or otherwise enjoying the band Generation at Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. There was the bounce house for the kids. Bounce house? Is that right? Bouncy bounce? Whatever. It was there and the children, thoroughly enjoying summer’s heat,[Read More…]
The Heat Is On: Fire Dept. Report July 16-22, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Summer’s heat led to many calls last week for the Park Forest Fire Department. There were people trapped in elevators, others with difficulty breathing, and traffic accidents because of rain. Be careful out there, Park Forest. There were 63 total responses last week. Of these, 14 were[Read More…]
City of Chicago Still Obeys Immigration Detainers Even as Courts Around the Country Find Them Unconstitutional
Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance continues to turn certain immigrants over to ICE, leaving many immigrants without protection and the city vulnerable to lawsuits for violations of constitutional rights. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 25, 2017. Under Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance, Chicago Police officers can hold certain immigrants past their release date in[Read More…]
