Unlawful Arrests Undermine Basic Freedoms, Rule of Law Beirut—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. Egyptian authorities should immediately release seven men arrested on September 6, 2014 for allegedly “inciting debauchery,” Human Rights Watch said today. Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat ordered the men detained and “physically examined” after an online video emerged showing the[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Announces Legislation to Allow Video, Audio Monitoring in Nursing Homes
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a legislative proposal that will allow nursing home residents and their families to provide video or audio monitoring devices in their rooms to ensure their safety and well-being. The initiative stems from recent complaints Madigan has received from residents and their[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner’s Education Plan: Sell Schools to Corporate Special Interests
The billionaire GOP candidate has sought to profit off of school children Background: Rauner’s For-Profit Education Agenda Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. Bruce Rauner’s personal and business investments involve turning education into a profit-making enterprise, so it comes as no surprise that the education plan he unveiled yesterday calls for outsourcing[Read More…]
9th Circuit Hears Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii Marriage Cases
New York –(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. Today in San Francisco the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in marriage cases out of Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii, seeking both the freedom to marry and legal respect of same-sex couples’ lawful marriages. This is the first time the 9th Circuit Court[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Kicks Off Teacher In The Library Program For 2014
Chicago Public Library Sees Historic Increase In Homework Help Provided To Students; Gains Follow Expansion Of Teacher In The Library Program To All 80 Library Branches And Partnership To Provide Live One-On-One Online Tutoring Seven Days A Week Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Library (CPL)[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Crowdfunding Campaign To Support Inner City Youth Baseball, Softball
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today announced the launch of “Play Ball Chicago,” an online fundraiser designed to raise funds to increase participation in inner city youth baseball and softball in Chicago’s parks. “The success of Jackie Robinson West has inspired[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Constitutional Amendment Would Protect Rights of Millions Of Americans That Are Being Silenced By Corporate Wealth And Multimillionaires
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2014. On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that a Constitutional Amendment is needed to protect and restore the First Amendment which has been distorted by five activist, conservative Supreme Court Justices. The Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote tonight on a[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces A More Than $2 Million Investment in Illinois Community Safety Initiatives
Illinois to receive more than $38,000 under Durbin-authored student loan repayment program for prosecutors and public defenders WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $2,049,506 in grants to support the establishment or enhancement of[Read More…]
Newly-formed Governors State University Chorale Announces 2014 – 2015 Season
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. The 130-voice Governors State University Concert Chorale, under the direction of Albert M. Jackson, has announced their 2014 – 2015 season. The group, which operated for the past 16 seasons under the name South Suburban Chorale, recently moved to GSU. “We are very glad[Read More…]
Concordia University Wisconsin Releases Spring Honors List
Concordia, Wis.—(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2014 – Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2013-2014 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA. Among the area students named to the list were: Melissa Perkins, a Junior, majoring in Athletic Training,[Read More…]
