CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. Cheers and loud applause was the response to an inspiring commencement speech given by Senator Toi Hutchinson at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Fieldhouse. With a packed crowd of graduates and family[Read More…]
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Monique Ocanas Among Several Prairie State College Students Selected for Full-Tuition Scholarship to Governors State University
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. It’s an exciting time for recent Prairie State College (PSC) graduate Monique Ocanas. She was honored with the 2015 PSC Social Science Academic Achievement Award, she graduated summa cum laude with her Associate in Arts degree from PSC this month, and she recently learned she was[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on Intermodal Facility at O’Hare International Airport
Intermodal Facility and ATS Modernization Project Will Create 3,000 Jobs During Construction; Greatly Enhance Transit Ease and Connectivity Between Public Parking, Public Roadways, Rental Car Facilities, Metra And CTA CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel broke ground today on a consolidated rental car and public parking facility at O’Hare International[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Trade Vote in Senate
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate voted 62-38 to advance Trade Promotion Authority legislation: The debate over free trade agreements is an important one with compelling arguments on both sides. My first priority as a senator from Illinois, however,[Read More…]
From Electrical Engineer to Pharmacist: New Adult Graduate Finds Calling
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. When Adriene Jones-Rogan, 52, lost her job six years ago as an electrical engineer, she took steps to change careers, following a calling to become a pharmacist. On Thursday, May 21, she will realize her dream as she receives a doctoral degree in Pharmacy from Roosevelt University.[Read More…]
ACLU Lawsuit: Michigan ID Policy Exposes Transgender Men and Women to Risk of Harassment, Violence
DETROIT —(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan announced on Thursday that they have filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan Secretary of State challenging a department policy that makes it impossible for many transgender individuals to correct the gender on their driver’s licenses and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $6 Million Settlement with Credit Reporting Agencies
Settlement Implements Significant Changes at Equifax, Experian & TransUnion’ Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a $6 million settlement with the three national credit reporting agencies – Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc. and TransUnion LLC – that will increase transparency and accuracy of[Read More…]
On Conversion Therapy, Marco Rubio Shows He Can’t Be Trusted
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Just weeks after claiming that he believes “sexual preference is something people are born with,” Buzzfeed has reported that Sen. Marco Rubio spoke at an event hosted by the Center for Arizona Policy, an organization that promotes dangerous, so-called conversion therapy. The Center for Arizona Policy’s website promotes “conversion therapy,” claiming,[Read More…]
Nevada Assembly Passes LGBT Inclusive Anti-Bullying Protections For Students
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- On May 13, by a vote of 36 to 6, the Nevada Assembly passed a sweeping anti-bullying initiative seeking to ensure the safety and well being of the state’s youth. The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the passage of[Read More…]
‘I Will Slit Your Throat’: Gambian President Jammeh’s Vicious Threats Require White House Action
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- HRC joined Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights to urge the Obama Administration to take additional action against Gambian leaders as the regime continues to persecute LGBT citizens, calling on the White House to condemn the horrific human rights abuses taking place across The Gambia. In their letter to Susan Rice, HRC President[Read More…]
