Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. The planning team for the Fourth Annual One Earth Film Festival, “The Midwest’s Premier Environmental Film Festival” proudly announces the official selections for this year’s screenings taking place in 30 venues around the Chicago metropolitan area (full schedule linked here). We are pleased to add several[Read More…]
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on President Obama’s Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – (ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. “President Obama’s budget is a clear blueprint for how we can move our country forward and build an America that works for all of us rather than just the richest few. It reflects our values and it invests in our future by creating jobs, raising[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. The Drama Group is very pleased to be presenting the American classic by Tennessee Williams, ‘Cat On a Hot Tin Roof’, directed by Michael J Renzi, with set design by Russ Hoganson. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on: February 13, 14,[Read More…]
‘Bon Appétit!’ at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on March 1
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Bon Appétit! is a comedy opera mimicking a classic Julia Child television broadcast. Witness an “episode” live on Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m. at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Julia, played by the “deeply expressive” Sarah[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Report Shows Difficulties Faced by Transgender Homeless Youth
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWPSF)–February 3, 2015. Youth homelessness in America is nearing epidemic levels, and the problem among the transgender community is disproportionately acute. At least one in five transgender young people have experienced homelessness, and many of them have encountered discrimination, harassment, and abuse in shelters and other services meant[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Secures $480 Million in Debt Relief for Current and Former Corinthian College Students
New Owner Agrees to Strong Consumer Protections, Will Cease Private Student Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the U.S. Department of Education announced more than $480 million in forgiveness for borrowers who took out Corinthian College’s high-cost private student loans. ECMC Group,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Introduce Newest Deputy Chief
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police released a statement introducing the department’s newest Deputy Chief, Paul Winfrey: "We would like to introduce to you the Park Forest Police Department’s newest Deputy Chief, Paul Winfrey. "Deputy Chief Winfrey earned his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Governors State University and is[Read More…]
More Republicans Sign On to Respect for Marriage Act, Feb. 2, 2015
New York –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. Today Congressman Carlos Cuberlo (R-FL) and Congressman Robert Dold (R-IL) became cosponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure that the federal government respects all valid marriages across all agencies. They join an increasing[Read More…]
Senator Merkley-Backed Executive Order Delivers Big Impact as Exxon Mobil Changes LGBT Discrimination Policy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after it was reported that Exxon Mobil will change its nondiscrimination policies to include protections for LGBT workers. The news follows a 2014 executive order backed by Merkley that will soon require all federal contractors to include nondiscrimination[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Leads Great Lakes Senators to Call for Investment in Great Lakes Navigation System Maintenance
Urge Army Corps of Engineers to Maintain Transportation Infrastructure Critical to Economy WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, led a group a group of Great Lakes senators in sending a letter on Friday urging the Army Corps of Engineers[Read More…]
