IL Congresswoman Robin Kelly Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement concerning Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and his confirmation hearing to serve as our nation’s top civil rights protection officer: “Like millions of Americans, I was deeply troubled by the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water
Legislation Requires Lead Testing in Schools and Day Cares Throughout Illinois Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded the Illinois House’s approval of legislation to protect children from drinking water contaminated by lead. The legislation was initiated by Madigan and the Illinois Environmental Council last spring in response[Read More…]
Women’s March on Chicago Announces Speakers, March Route, and Rally Details
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 – The Women’s March on Chicago has obtained a Rally permit and the Jan. 21 event is taking final shape with confirmation of Rally speakers and the March route. The event starts with music at 9 a.m., the Rally at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the March through downtown Chicago.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, U.S. Senator Durbin, Congresspersons Schakowsky, Quigley and FTA Acting Administrator Flowers Announce $1 Billion Funding Agreement for the First Phase of the Red and Purple Modernization Program
CTA to move forward on historic, transformational project that will reconstruct rail stations that are modern and fully accessible; increase capacity and reduce delays, overcrowding CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017. “The Obama Administration has made historic investments in public transportation, and we are proud to partner with Chicago to help improve rail[Read More…]
Pro-Choice Activists to March for Abortion Rights in Chicago on Sunday, January 15
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017. On Sunday, January 15 at 1 p.m., feminist activists will gather at 219 South Dearborn, on the doorstep of the federal courts in Chicago, demonstrating our commitment to defend reproductive justice – including access to birth control, abortion and other reproductive health care, funding for Planned Parenthood,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Department’s Annual Honors Ceremony Takes Place Saturday, January 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2017. The Park Forest Police Department will host its Annual Honors Ceremony on Saturday, January 14 at 9 a.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. Over the course of 2016, Park Forest law enforcement professionals responded to more than 18,000 calls for police service. While this[Read More…]
Another Protest Action That Anyone Can Take: 200 Tuesdays of Wearing Blue
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017 By Greg306 Wear Blue for 200 Tuesdays — a suggested viral action Tuesday, January 10th is the first of 200 Tuesdays until we get to vote in 2020 for the President who will replace Donald Trump. Please help spread the word about this as another protest action[Read More…]
Cook County Exceeds its Target in Key Sustainability Metric
New report shows 22 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the third year in a row, Cook County has exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction goals, the County’s Annual Sustainability Report shows. GHGs from County buildings have decreased by 22 percent since they were calculated in[Read More…]
Sen. Warren Raises Concerns About Education Secretary-Designate’s Experience, Positions, and Priorities
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent a 16-page letter to the U.S. Department of Education Secretary-Designate, Betsy DeVos, raising questions about DeVos’ experience, positions, and priorities. This letters comes in advance of DeVos’s confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Acquires Thirty-One Screen Prints by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
‘Black Heart’ Source: NVAM Sponsorship to purchase the Vonnegut collection provided by generosity of the Nielsen Family. Chicago, IL – (ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2017. The National Veterans Art Museum’s (NVAM) has announced the major acquisition of 31 screen prints created by the late World War II veteran and famed author Kurt[Read More…]
