“I am confident millions of immigrants will eventually apply for DAPA and DACA” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) responded to news that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had refused to issue a stay of the injunction that has delayed implementation of some of[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan FAM Act to Accommodate Breastfeeding Mothers at Airports
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015. Last week, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) introduced the bipartisan Friendly Airports for Mothers (FAM) Act, which would require airports to provide accessible, safe, clean and convenient lactation rooms for travelers. The legislation would require all large and medium hub airports in the U.S. to provide a[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: While Senate Approves Bad Fast Track Bill; Passage in House Remains Unlikely
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2015. On May 22, the United States Senate passed legislation providing Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or “fast track” for trade bills – not just to the current President but to whomever next sits in the White House. A vote on the bill is expected in the House in[Read More…]
HHS Awards $112 Million to Help 5,000 Primary Care Professionals Advance Heart Health
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2015. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today awards of $112 million to regional cooperatives to work with about 5,000 primary care professionals in 12 states to improve the heart health of their nearly 8 million patients. Heart disease is the leading cause of[Read More…]
Remarks By The First Lady at Oberlin College Commencement Address
First Lady Michelle Obama is presented an honor sash during Oberlin College commencement ceremony in Oberlin, Ohio May 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) Oberlin, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015 – 11:05 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi! (Laughter and applause.) How are you all doing? (Applause.) Are you sure? [Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School, the Tinley Park Fencing Club and the Northwest Indiana Fencing Club Celebrate Olympic Day with a Fencing Demonstration
One of 700+ nationwide events celebrating the birth of the modern Olympic Games Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Chicago Heights as Marian Catholic High School hosts a Fencing Demonstration in celebration of Olympic Day. Our celebration will be held in the West Gymnasium[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 25, 2015
The Color Guard presents arms during Monday’s Memorial Day Service in Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Pictures from 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony here. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015. On Monday we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day – a day usually spent with family and friends at backyard barbeques kicking off the[Read More…]
#Remembering Rekia: The #LetUsBreathe Collective Honors the Memory of Rekia Boyd by Reclaiming Memorial Day
CHICAGO, Il. –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2015 – The #LetUsBreathe Collective joins the community of North Lawndale in remembering Rekia Boyd and honoring all who have fallen in the war on Black lives by reclaiming Memorial Day for communities impacted by police violence. The Collective will convene in Douglas Park, where CPD[Read More…]
Parks Clean-up Day in Park Forest to be Held on June 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2015. The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board asks for your participation in a parks clean-up day on June 6. Spend the morning helping spruce up some of the Village’s parks, and then enjoy grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch, courtesy of the Recreation and[Read More…]
Kick-off Party for New Oak Park Area Edible Gardening Cooperative to be Held on May 28
Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2015. A kick-off party for the new Oak Park Area Edible Gardening Cooperative will take place at Green Home Experts, 811 South Blvd., in Oak Park, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Called A Homegrown Gathering for Gardeners, it’s a mix-and-mingle followed by a short[Read More…]
