WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the United States and Turkey announced the outline of a plan to establish a safe zone along Syria’s border with Turkey. The plan will aid efforts by the U.S. and Turkey to drive ISIS forces out of[Read More…]
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Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts Launches 20th Anniversary Season
Tickets go on sale to the public August 10 Photo Source: www.govst.edu University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2015. To commemorate 20 years of great entertainment is no small achievement; it is to honor the past and celebrate the future. The Center for Performing Arts’ 2015-16 programming lineup will do just that.[Read More…]
Tuesday, July 28: Say Her Name: A Light Action for Sandra Bland in Chicago
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED: July 28, 2015. On Tuesday night, July 28th Project NIA, The Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls & Young Women and The Chicago Light Brigade will answer a national call for light actions to lift up the name of Sandra Bland. Sandra’s death in a Texas jail cell, three[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: Americans Strongly In Favor of Iran Deal, According to Public Policy Polling
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015 I am very pleased to see that the American people believe the Iran deal is good for our country. Click here to see the Public Policy Polling detailing this support. Source: www.schakowsky.house.gov
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 27, 2015
The final Main Street Nights program for the 2015 season will take place on Wednesday, July 29. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2015. ‘The Bernie Group’ of the Chicago Southland — supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2015, will hold their second meeting on[Read More…]
Chicago’s Pension Reform Law Ruled Unconstitutional
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Rita Novak ruled today that a law intended to improve two public worker retirement systems violates the Illinois constitution. The ruling is viewed as a major setback for Mayor Rahm Emanuel who has repeatedly said that taxes will need to be raised[Read More…]
After Weeks of Heavy Rain, Durbin, Kirk Lead Illinois Delegation Call for Federal Relief for Illinois Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation today sending a letter to President Obama asking him to issue a Secretarial Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Illinois counties impacted by heavy[Read More…]
Durbin Fights for Transit Funding Increase in Senate Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015. During the Senate’s negotiations on a long-term reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) fought aggressively for robust funding for bus and rail transit program that provide services to communities across Illinois. Durbin worked to secure as much as $600 million[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Prevent Discrimination of LGBT Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) joined Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01) to introduce the Equality Act, legislation to ban discrimination against LGBT individuals in public accommodations, housing, employment, and many other areas. “It is crucial that we build upon the victories we saw for LGBT Americans last[Read More…]
John Legend Gives His All to End Mass Incarceration
John Legend in the Travis County Correctional Complex in Austin, TX, on April 16, 2015.Credit: Eric Ryan Anderson Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2015 By: Melissa Franqui Stepping onto the advocacy stage in 2012 after producing the documentary “The House I Live In“, John Legend visited U.S. prisons, Portugal, and launched #FREEAMERICA,[Read More…]
