CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 9, 2014. On a day when President Barack Obama said that when the United States has the “unique capability to help avert a massacre,” of minorities in Iraq, we cannot “turn a blind eye,” the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine condemns Mr. Obama’s blatant hypocrisy and calls on[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on the Situation in Iraq, August 8, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on the situation in Iraq. “I support the Administration’s decision to use targeted airstrikes in Iraq to protect American lives that are in imminent danger in Erbil and to provide assistance to address the deepening humanitarian crisis and[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wishes Luck To Jackie Robinson West All Stars As They Compete For Chance To Play In Little League World Series Championship
Morgan Park team one win away from a trip to Williamsport, Pa CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today spoke with Jackie Robinson West All-Stars coach Darold Butler to wish his team luck on behalf of the City of Chicago as they compete in the Little League Great Lakes Regional[Read More…]
More than 7.2 Million Additional Americans Covered Under Medicaid and CHIP
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. By Cindy Mann, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director of the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services Over the last year, we’ve seen the Affordable Care Act deliver on a number of important milestones as we work toward more accessible,[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on President Obama’s Announcement on Iraq
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about President Barack Obama’s recent actions in Iraq: “I strongly support President Barack Obama’s decision to take action preventing the massacre of religious minorities in Iraq who have been fleeing for their lives. The United States must not stand by[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Kicks-Off 2014 Illinois State Fair
Annual Family-Friendly Agricultural Showcase Features Entertainment and Activities for Everyone SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by families and officials from across the state to kick-off the 2014 Illinois State Fair. The annual 10-day agricultural celebration features a wide variety of family-friendly activities including food, racing, music[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Fall Concert to be Held on Friday, September 5
Tickets Now on Sale – Seating is Limited Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. As the leaves fall come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Tickets are on sale now[Read More…]
Candlelight Vigil for Gaza in Chicago on August 9: A Call for Humanity
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. On Saturday, August 9, join us for a peaceful and somber candlelight vigil in remembrance of all the souls lost in the ongoing illegitimate assault on Palestinians in Gaza. We will meet at Water Tower Park, 180 East Pearson Street, where the commemoration speech will take place. We[Read More…]
‘Take Back Your Power’ Movie Screening and Discussion at UUCC on Friday, August 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. The documentary film ‘Take Back Your Power’ will be screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, on Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film screening. With compelling insight from insiders, government representatives, whistle-blowers, lawyers, doctors and[Read More…]
EMERGENCY RESPONSE to U.S. Attack on Iraq to be Held in Chicago on August 8, 2014
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014 — As U.S. bombing of Iraq begins again, Chicagoans will gather today in protest from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in Federal Plaza (Adams & Dearborn) to reject escalation of war by President Obama. Organizers say the public should not believe the “humanitarian” lies used to justify[Read More…]
