HearTheNine.org features nine stories for the nine Supreme Court justices set to rule on the Affordable Care Act. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Nine Supreme Court justices hold the fate of millions of Americans’ access to affordable health care in their hands. The impact of their ruling is highlighted in[Read More…]
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Center for American Progress Announces College for All Plan to Eliminate Barriers to Higher Education, Ensure U.S. Can Achieve Inclusive Prosperity and Economic Growth
Students walk near Old Main on the Penn State University campus. SOURCE: AP/Gene J. Puskar Washington D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. As part of a strategy to ensure that the United States can achieve inclusive prosperity and broad-based economic growth, the country must take bold steps to eliminate barriers to higher education[Read More…]
Court Rules Florist Discriminated Against Gay Couple by Refusing to Sell Flowers for Their Wedding
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. A Benton County Superior Court judge today ruled that a florist in Richland, WA violated the state’s anti-discrimination law when she denied service to a gay couple for their wedding. The ruling came in a lawsuit (Ingersoll v. Arlene’s Flowers) filed by the ACLU on behalf of[Read More…]
Army Field Band to Perform at Governors State University on March 17
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when it appears at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (GSU), 1 University Parkway, University Park on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. There[Read More…]
South Siders Call on President Obama to Intervene in Trauma Center Debate
Activists to deliver letter and statement at Pullman dedication event Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. South Side activists are bringing their demands for a trauma center at the University of Chicago Hospital to Pullman, where President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak today. The delegation, which will consist of youth[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers to Perform March 8 at Faith United Protestant Church
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. The Grande Prairie Singers honor true lovers of all generations with a pairing of Henry Purcell’s version of the timeless tale of “Dido and Aeneas” with the choral version of the Leonard Bernstein- Stephen Sondheim magnificent 20th century musical “West Side Story” in their second[Read More…]
Nationwide #ShedLight Vigils for Tamir Rice and Other #StolenChildren on Sunday, Feb. 22
Cities Unite for Nationwide Vigil for Tamir Rice and children wrongfully killed by law enforcement. A Call for Law Enforcement Change. Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. On Sunday, February 22, 2015, The Coalition Against Police Violence, in partnership with independent organizers across the United States, will hold #ShedLight Vigils in peaceful solidarity[Read More…]
Recognized Writer Rebecca Curtis to Read at Roosevelt University on Feb. 23
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015. Rebecca Curtis, author of Twenty Grand and Other Tales of Love and Money, will read and discuss her work at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 in Room 700 of Roosevelt University’s Gage Building, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The reading is free and open to the[Read More…]
DePaul University Selects Cal Poly Leader for Provost Post
Marten L. denBoer, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, was elected provost of DePaul University in Chicago. A physicist by training, denBoer will become DePaul’s chief academic officer July 1. (California State Polytechnic University/Tom Zasadzinski) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2015. Marten L. denBoer, who[Read More…]
Governor Bruce Rauner Delivers 2015 State of the State Address
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2015 Budget Address today. Below are his Remarks as Prepared for Delivery. Good Afternoon. President Cullerton, Speaker Madigan, Leader Radogno, Leader Durkin, Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti, Attorney General Madigan, Secretary White, Comptroller Munger, Treasurer Frerichs, Members of the General Assembly. Thank you for[Read More…]
