CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 11, 2014. Marcus Malewski was forced to stay in the holding areas of Cook County Jail from May 12-16, 2014. For most of that time he was not fed, and had no access to a toilet or a shower. He was not assigned a cell. He did not have a[Read More…]
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National Veterans Art Museum to Host Unraveling Veterans by Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble on June 14
World Premiere of Performances on Struggle and Strengths of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—June 11, 2014 – The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) is pleased to host performances of Unraveling Veterans by Chicago Danztheatre Chicago. Unraveling Veterans tells the stories of five veterans from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. Free[Read More…]
First College of Pharmacy Student Selected for Roosevelt University’s Board of Trustees
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Courtney Makowksi, a 22-year-old pharmacy student at Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus, has been selected to sit on the University’s Board of Trustees for a two-year term beginning July 1. Makowksi of Naperville is the first student ever from the College of Pharmacy to be selected for the[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Bipartisan Bill Investing in Illinois Water Infrastructure Priorities Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) celebrated today as President Obama signed into law the Conference Report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. The legislation, which was passed by the U.S. Senate at the end of May, authorizes critical investments in Illinois priorities[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: College Diploma Should Open the Door to Opportunity, Not To Debtors Prison
At a press conference today with young Americans struggling with student loan debt, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed actions Congress could take this week to help ease their burden. WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. At a press conference today with young Americans struggling with student loan debt, U.S. Senator Dick[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Joined by 12-Year-Old Chloe Stirling to Sign ‘Cupcake Bill’
Bill Signing Ceremony Takes Place in Chloe’s Kitchen; New Law Loosens Regulations for Home Kitchen Operations in Illinois TROY–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by 12-year-old Chloe Stirling and her parents at their Troy home to sign legislation that supports home kitchen businesses in Illinois. The “cupcake[Read More…]
Bulldogs Basketball & Baseball Camps Coming to South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. The South Suburban College Basketball and Baseball Programs are still accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The Bulldogs will host two camps–a Championship Basketball Camp from June 16th through June 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and a Championship Shooting Camp from[Read More…]
Lead Gift to University of Oregon Ducks Softball Launches New Stadium Project
Eugene, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The University of Oregon softball team enjoyed tremendous success on the field this season. And now, the Ducks will enjoy a brand new softball facility in the not-too-distant future. During Saturday evening’s Women in Flight dinner, Athletics Director Rob Mullens announced a $10 million gift from[Read More…]
ACLU Challenges Alabama Marriage Ban
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Alabama’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of April and Ginger Aaron-Brush of Birmingham. The couple was wed in Massachusetts but their marriage is[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the 2014 LGBT Pride Month Celebration
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. Thank you, John [Elias], for that kind introduction – and for your leadership as President of DOJ Pride. It’s a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a privilege to join you – and so many of your peers and predecessors – in celebrating the 20th[Read More…]
