Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—March 9, 2017.  Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued this statement following the Request for Information (RFI) release from the Illinois Department of Transportation: “This is a historic and monumental day for the Southland and Illinois. Many thought this day would never come, but we remained committed. New airports don’t[Read More…]
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The South Suburban Health Alliance and the JASSAC Deltas to Present ‘Love & War: All Isn’t Fair’ on Sunday, March 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 9, 2017. On Sunday, March 12, the South Suburban Health Alliance in partnership with Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosts our 4th Annual Chat & Chew ‘Love & War: All Isn’t Fair.’ “Chat & Chew” is a discussion forum, where members of the community[Read More…]
Chicago Lights Raises Over $667,000 to Change Lives in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017 —The Chicago Lights Gala of Hope accomplished another evening of incredible success through the annual gala supporting the five programs of Chicago Lights and the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being on Friday, February 24, 2017. The event gathered supporters to celebrate and renew the work of[Read More…]
IL House Speaker Madigan Introduces Bill Streamlining Administration of Lincoln Library
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017. Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to make the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum into a freestanding institution in his proposed state budget, Speaker Michael J. Madigan is introducing legislation to improve the administration of the library, advancing an[Read More…]
On International Women’s Day, Chicago Women Workers Celebrate Victory Against Sexual Harassment
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017. More than 50 child care providers, caregivers and house cleaners gathered Wednesday evening to speak out against the pervasive problem of sexual harassment in their work. Although the Illinois Domestic Workers Bill of Rights now offers the state’s first-ever sexual harassment protections for household workers,[Read More…]
Governor Rauner: ‘We Cannot Stay Silent on Hate’
IL Governor Rauner Rauner Administration Takes Steps to Combat Anti-Semitism and Strengthen Illinois’ Hate Crime Laws CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2017. Governor Bruce Rauner announced today at the Illinois Holocaust Museum Humanitarian Awards dinner a number of steps the administration is taking to combat hate crimes and growing anti-Semitism in Illinois.[Read More…]
OUR REVOLUTION Group to Meet on Tuesday, March 28 in Flossmoor
Flossmoor, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 9, 2017. The Bernie Sander’s campaign that evolved into OUR REVOLUTION is meeting again on Tuesday, March 28 at the Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, 1035 Sterling Avenue. The group will start gathering at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Come out and meet other progressives.[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Family Reading Night on April 4
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting their annual Family Reading Night event on Tuesday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the SSC Performing Arts Center Lobby. The public is invited to join SSC to find out about community[Read More…]
Chicago Mayor Emanuel, Paris Mayor Hidalgo Announce 19 Mayors from Around the World to Attend Urban Waterways Forum in Chicago on March 13
Mayors attending the forum to discuss the potential of waterways on urban development span five continents, 12 countries and represent 45 million people CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. After announcing that the Cities of Chicago and Paris would co-host a worldwide mayoral forum in Chicago on March 13, 2017, Mayor Rahm Emanuel[Read More…]
A Day Without Women Would Cost the U.S. Almost $21 Billion in GDP, Analysis Finds
Women employees iron stars onto a U.S. flag at Annin Flagmakers in South Boston, Virginia, on July 6, 2016. AP/Gerry Broome Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. On March 8, as advocates observe International Women’s Day, women worldwide are expected to take part in the “A Day Without A Woman” strike to[Read More…]
