Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017 By Kelly Macias Women don’t need David Brooks to explain how politics and protests work Women are used to men weighing in on issues pertaining to us. Nothing seems to be off limits for discussion. Nothing—not our rights, our bodies, our choices of clothing, how we talk,[Read More…]
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January 24 Chicago Protest Against Trump’s Approval of Dakota Access & Keystone Pipelines
Protest TODAY (Tuesday, Jan. 24) at 4 p.m. at State & Jackson, Chicago; March to Trump Tower 5 p.m. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2017. Trump signed an executive order today to force through the rest of the construction of the Dakota Access (DAPL) and Keystone pipelines. The DAPL oil pipeline violates the[Read More…]
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Spring 2017 Courses at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2017. Spring semester is underway at Prairie State College (PSC) and there is still time to register. District residents who missed the opportunity to register for 16-week classes or are trying to find a way to fit a course or two into their schedule, still have the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Intervenes in Department of Education Case to Protect Higher Education Students
Attorney General Madigan Intervenes in ACICS Case Over its Accreditation of For-profit Schools Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today moved to intervene in a lawsuit to assure that federal recognition of a national accreditor of many of the worst schools in the for-profit industry remains revoked. The[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Seeks to Defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Madigan & 16 Other Attorneys General File Motion to Intervene to Defend Constitutionality of the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chicago — (ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday joined with 16 other attorneys general to file a motion to intervene in a federal case in order to defend[Read More…]
H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S Musical Comedy Spelling Bee Coming to Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. Six tween spellers learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. That’s the lesson in this quirky Tony award-winning musical with a charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand[Read More…]
Breakfast with South Suburban College BCI Workshop Presents – HR Essentials for Small Businesses on Feb. 16
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – (ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled ‘HR Essentials for Small Businesses,’ on Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:45 a.m. This[Read More…]
La Villita Se Defiende: Little Village Leaders and Institutions Get Organized in Response to Trump Administration
Little Village, Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2017) – After months of planning, local leaders and institutions gathered today to publicly launch “La Villita Se Defiende,” a multi-sector effort that is built on the community’s history of activism and collaboration. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 24 at 11 a.m.[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Hears from Hospital Leaders on Local Impact of Republican Plan to Repeal Affordable Care Act
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2017. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with hospital CEOs—including four from federally-designated Critical Access Hospitals – to discuss the local impact of congressional Republicans’ plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This month, Republican leaders took the first step in repealing[Read More…]
South Suburban College Seeks Star Awards Nominations
2016 Star Award recipient Joan Dorman (left) with SSC’s Nancy Burrows. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2017. SSC will be holding its 9th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 17. This will be our second year of presenting the STAR AWARDS and we are seeking nominations. The Star Awards[Read More…]
