CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2015. Solitary confinement of juveniles held by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is banned under a new Department policy recently approved by a federal court in Chicago as part of litigation brought by the ACLU of Illinois. Protracted isolation and solitary confinement long has been recognized[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuits Against Student Loan Debt Relief Scammers
Attorney General Continues Crackdown on Scam Artists Preying on People Struggling to Repay Student Loans & Launches Student Loan Helpline for Borrower Assistance Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed five lawsuits against companies targeting people struggling to repay their student loan debt. The Attorney General alleged[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 4, 2015
A school bus waits at the intersection of Illinois Street and Western Avenue Monday morning. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2015. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th. When trying to find the ‘right’ gift for Mom, remember to shop locally and avoid the stress of the crowded malls.[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Submits Statements of Economic Interest
SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner today submitted his statutorily-required Statement of Economic Interests as well as the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interests required by the governor’s Executive Order 15-09. When filling out his Statements of Economic Interests, the governor used a broad definition of “doing business in Illinois”[Read More…]
Ancient Language Expert to Analyze Text of Cuneiform Tablets at DePaul University on May 7
The 94 tablets, which were created by Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian civilizations, vary in size, with most of them smaller than a cellphone. The largest tablet measures 4 inches by 2 inches and the smallest measures 1 inch by 1 inch. (Photo by Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. Dusty,[Read More…]
Entertainment Writers Offer Insight on Breaking into Show Business
DePaul’s film school hosts free screenwriters forum DePaul’s Page One screenwriters conference takes place May 2 at the Loop Campus Daley Building, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. Before a single frame of an Oscar-winning movie, action blockbuster or TV smash hit is ever filmed, each[Read More…]
US Rep. DeFazio to Lead Rally Against Fast Track Trade Authority and Organize Students to Protect Student Loans on May 4
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) will be in Eugene Monday, May 4, leading a rally to oppose fast track trade authority for President Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Later he will lead a discussion with University of Oregon students about the student debt[Read More…]
Marian Honors 67 Students For Academic Perfection
Marian Catholic honored 67 sophomores, juniors, and seniors honored for their GPA of 4.0 or higher at the school’s Academic Breakfast.
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 1, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2015 Alliance Members Testify before NYC City Council, Rally to Oppose TPP Agreement Leaders from the Alliance joined other representatives from New York City’s labor, environmental, and social justice groups in opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement on Monday, testifying before the New York City Council and[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: Republicans Vote to Repeal Obamacare for the 58th Time
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. House Republicans have once again tried to use the budget process to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response: “Today, the Republicans’ voted for their ‘Work Harder for Less’ Budget. It is another shameless attempt[Read More…]
