Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement regarding today’s fourth anniversary of the implementation of President Obama’s Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative: “After years of Republican leaders in Congress refusing to fix a broken immigration system and failing to support the common-sense DREAM[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces GSU Awarded Library of Congress Grant to Enhance Science Curriculum
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Governors State University has been awarded a $202,115 federal grant to develop science curriculum for grades K-12 that will incorporate digital primary sources housed with the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress Teaching and Primary Sources grant will enable[Read More…]
Lack of State of Illinois Funding Jeopardizes Future of Program that Prevents Homelessness
First of Its Kind Study Published in Journal of Science Finds Chicago Homeless Prevention Programs Decrease Likelihood of Families Entering Shelters by 76% but State Funds Haven’t Been Available in More Than a Year Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. On any given night more than 6,700 Chicagoans find themselves[Read More…]
CPS Students to Rally for Fired Teachers and Staff on Monday, August 15
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. In response to the recent firing of one thousand teachers and staff employed by Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Chicago students are holding a rally and demonstration outside the Thompson Center at 100 W. Randolph St., on Monday, August 15th, at 3:00 PM. The event will[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 14, 2016
The South Suburban Family Shelter is looking for some ‘Angels’ Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Residents of Park Forest and other suburban towns have always been known for their generosity to those that are in need of help. While most parents are now doing “back-to-school” shopping, other parents are realizing that[Read More…]
Proposed Legislation Would Prevent Voter Suppression in Illinois and Other States
Photo Source: ACLU OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2016. I relocated from Illinois to Oregon 3 years ago. It was something I never saw myself doing. But after years of watching the state of Illinois slowly implode, I sadly decided to leave my home and friends and relocate to a state where I[Read More…]
Clerk Orr’s Statement on Governor Rauner’s Veto of Automatic Voter Registration Bill
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr issued the following statement about Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of the automatic voter registration bill: With today’s veto, Gov. Bruce Rauner condemned 700,000 hard working Illinoisans to another unnecessary interaction with government. I am greatly disappointed by the governor’s veto of SB 250,[Read More…]
South Suburban Resident Receives 2016 Hero of the Year Award
This is a user-supplied post. Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban Resident Dr. Michael M. Townsend Sr. receives The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center’s Community Hero of the Year Award. At its recent June 9th 2016 Annual Event, Townsend, along with colleague Merle Shepera, CDE, were honored to receive this Award for[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Bill to Change Response to Sexual Assault Crimes Becomes Law
Joint Sexual Assault Working Group’s Legislation Encourages Survivors to Report Crimes, Requires Training for Law Enforcement & Improves Justice for Survivors Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that landmark legislation to encourage more sexual assault survivors to come forward and increase the successful prosecution of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City’s Largest Jobs Program Provided More Than 30,000 Youth Opportunities This Summer
One Summer Chicago Youth Gained New Skills and Improved Communities across the City; Youth Work Totaled Record 3.5 Million Hours in 2016 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined youth and members of the community at a One Summer Chicago youth employment site to celebrate another successful year of[Read More…]
