CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. A rally called “National Day of Action on Gun Violence Prevention” was hosted today by Representatives Robin Kelly, Jan Schakowsky, Bill Foster, Danny Davis, Mike Quigley and Steny Hoyer. Similar rallies were held across the country today to continue conveying the urgency for gun reform initiated on[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District Announce Nike Investment to Provide Specialized Training for 1,500 Park District Recreation Leaders this Summer
Nike’s Swoosh Summer Academy to Provide Camp Leaders with Training on Positive Sportsmanship to Lead 40,000 Campers this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that camp recreation leaders will begin the summer season with fresh perspective and new skills to bring to their[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground On Plumbers’ Local 130 Training Center
State-of-the-Art Center Will Support More Than 4,000 Journeymen and Apprentice Plumbers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Business Manager James Coyne and leadership from Plumbers’ Local 130 to break ground on the union’s new training center in the West Loop. When complete the center will provide a modern,[Read More…]
Intervention Dramatically Lowers Violent Crime Arrests for At-risk teens
Crime Lab study finds Becoming a Man program also boosts high school graduation The University of Chicago Crime Lab has studied the positive effects of Becoming a Man, a counseling/mentoring program in Chicago. Photo by: Robert Kozloff CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016 By: Mark Peters A school-based intervention for at-risk teenagers in[Read More…]
Families Will Rally to Disarm Hate on Wednesday, June 29
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2016. Join Jan Schakowsky, Steny Hoyer, Danny Davis, Bill Foster, Robin Kelly, and Mike Quigley to take a stand against gun violence and #DisarmHate. Families will be rallying at Federal Plaza, 219 South Dearborn in Chicago at 9 a.m. to make our voices heard. Source: http://www.now.org [Read More…]
Youth Delegation from Village Leadership Academy Returns from Cuba
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Chicago’s premier social justice school, Village Leadership Academy (VLA), sent 21 South and Westside youth to Cuba this summer as part of their annual World Scholars Program (WSP). Recently featured on WBEZ for their CTA train takeover and civic engagement project that educated voters on the importance[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion Access
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to choose: “Today’s decision is an important victory for women, and I am relieved that one of the most harmful attacks on women’s health has been overturned. The decision today[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off 2016 One Summer Chicago with Visit to Youth Workers
City’s Largest Youth Jobs Program to Serve More than 30,000 Youth, With Nearly 2,000 Youth Participating in Mayor’s Infrastructure Program this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today kicked off the 2016 One Summer Chicago program by visiting youth working on a viaduct transformation project. The youth jobs program—which[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez on Supreme Court Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
“The decision is a silver lining to the dark clouds cast by two other rulings this month…” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement of a 5-3 decision against Texas House Bill 2 in the case of Whole[Read More…]
Edes Prize Winner to Create Ambitious Art Installation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Mary Abowd Eric Watts, MFA’12, uses a video installation to provide viewers a layered experience that is at once intellectual and rooted in the body. “My work is heavily research-oriented,” Watts said, “then there’s the more experiential realm, where viewers walk around and have a bodily[Read More…]
