Pick your team now: Are you drinking or are you driving? SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Millions of people will gather this Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. Many will celebrate with alcohol. As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois[Read More…]
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Chicago State University Students, Alumni, Community Members and Supporters Rally at Thompson Center on Feb. 5
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016 — Chicago State University, a predominantly Black institution located on the south side of Chicago, is facing imminent closure as Governor Bruce Rauner and the General Assembly hold the state’s budget in limbo. Since 1867, Chicago State University has been a gateway for an innumerable amount of[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner Declares I-55 Open for Business
New Resolution to Advance Managed Lanes as Possible P3 CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Gov. Bruce Rauner today was joined by legislative leaders and local elected officials to announce a legislative resolution that would allow the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to pursue adding managed lanes to Interstate 55 under a[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Speaks About Raids and Central American Refugees on Floor of the House (Video)
“I can honestly say that I have not seen such fear and anxiety in immigrant communities” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. On Wednesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke during the Morning Hour on the floor of the House of Representatives (approx. 10 am ET) about Central American refugees and immigration[Read More…]
With Bipartisan Congressional Coalition, Congresswoman Duckworth Stands Up For America’s Steel and Iron Industries
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. In a letter sent to President Obama this morning, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 U.S. Representatives in standing up for our nation’s iron mining and steel industries. The letter called on the President to explore every option to ensure the survival[Read More…]
AARP and AARP Foundation Kick Off ‘29 Days of Action’ to Fight Senior Hunger
Senior Hunger Month-29 Days of Action — Paul Bradbury/Getty Images Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. AARP and AARP Foundation are teaming up this February to urge people to take action against senior hunger. Throughout the month, ‘29 Days of Action’ (www.aarp.org/29DaysofAction) will encourage people to take simple actions to help[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Participates in University of Michigan Model UN Conference
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016– “A memorable experience.” “Helped sharpen debate and public speaking skills.” “Learned about conflict resolution and myself.” These were some of the reviews a group of 23 social studies Southland College Prep juniors gave to the 29th Model United Nations Conference where they joined more than[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Votes Against Efforts to Dismantle the Iranian Nuclear Agreement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Yesterday, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against legislation that would undermine key components of the Iran nuclear agreement: “The Iran deal is working to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons. Yet, instead of letting that progress continue, the Republican majority is trying[Read More…]
Actor and Filmmaker Gordon-Levitt to Donate Acting Fee From Snowden Movie to ACLU and hitRECord Project
LOS ANGELES — (ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt launched a new community-sourced video project today with his production company hitRECord and the American Civil Liberties Union, putting out a call for people to submit videos with their takes on the connections between technology and democracy. The submissions[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Rights Releases Interim Report on Statewide Discrimination Study
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has publicly released its interim report to Governor Bruce Rauner on a wide-ranging study of statewide discrimination patterns and barriers to success. The study, Illinois Scorecard on Discrimination: Identifying Best Practices to Promote Diversity and Inclusion, will partner with[Read More…]
