More fruits and vegetables offered — less sodium used Between 2000 and 2014 there was a significant increase in the percentage of U.S. schools: offering 2 or more fruits every day for lunch; using low-sodium canned vegetables; offering 2 or more vegetables every day for lunch; using other seasonings instead[Read More…]
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Prison Industrial Complex 101 Workshop on October 10 at Beverly Unitarian Church
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2015. We’ve all been shocked and saddened by the number of young black men killed by the police in recent months. Another aspect of racial injustice is the mass incarceration of African-Americans. There will be a workshop on the prison industrial complex, of which mass incarceration is an[Read More…]
GRASP/ Broken No More and Partner Organizations Host Events Across the United States to Commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)/ Broken No More and partnering organizations will convene rallies, vigils and overdose prevention trainings across the United States in commemoration of International Overdose Awareness Day. From California to Vermont, parents and loved ones of those affected by or lost[Read More…]
Sheriff Dart and NAMI Chicago Call on Lawmakers to Reinstate Funding for Law Enforcement Mental Health Training
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago today urged Governor Bruce Rauner and state lawmakers to fund critical advanced mental health training for Illinois law enforcement. As of July 1, the state ceased funding Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)[Read More…]
A Faith Response to Homicide: Vigil For Peace At St. Irenaeus, Sept. 2
St. Irenaeus Church. (Photo: Facebook) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The distant echo of gun fire has roared its thunderous blast in our community. The weeping of Rachel for her children is now our weeping. As an expression of solidarity and peaceseeking, the faith communities of Park Forest are gathering to pray[Read More…]
Saint Xavier University Students Awarded 25K Scholarships from Cuneo Foundation
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. Saint Xavier University (SXU) is delighted to announce the selection of Lauren Knepper ‘16 and Peter Para ‘18 as Cuneo Scholars for 2015 – 2016. Both students will receive a scholarship of $25,000 for the academic year, generously funded by a grant from the Cuneo Foundation. Knepper,[Read More…]
Saturday, Aug. 29: Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye to Participate in March on City Hall Demanding Community Control of Police
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 205. Mzuri Moyo Aijmbaye, activist and extraordinary, multi talented performing artist who costarred in the internationally acclaimed cultural film, “SANKOFA” will participate in the march on City Hall on Saturday, August 29. She is currently performing nationally with her incredible one woman play, “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story.”[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Fall Kick-off Pot Luck Dinner on September 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2015. The Park Forest Area League of Women Voters will hold its Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, September 9. The dinner will be followed by a Panel Discussion: “Is There Really Crime In Our Area?” Police Chiefs from University Park, Park Forest, Richton Park[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Sexual Assault Survivors Will Not Pay for Exams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new law that will prohibit health care providers from directly billing sexual assault survivors for the collection of evidence related to their attacks. House Bill 3848, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) and Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake), was passed by[Read More…]
Rauner Administration Announces Sale of Surplus Aircraft
State sells remaining surplus aircraft for over $2.5 million; $3.5 million net for taxpayers SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2015. The State of Illinois successfully sold the State’s five remaining surplus aircraft for more than $2.5 million as part of continued efforts to reduce the State’s aircraft fleet, the administration of Governor[Read More…]
