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Expansive Survey of America’s Public Schools Reveals Troubling Racial Disparities
Lack of Access to Pre-School, Greater Suspensions Cited Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released today the first comprehensive look at civil rights data from every public school in the country in nearly 15 years. The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) from[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Meets with Members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community Offering Support and Assistance While Conflict in Ukraine Continues
Leaders throughout the City and State have been advocating for local Ukrainian communities and providing assistance during difficult time in Ukraine Mayor Emanuel meets with leaders of Chicago’s Ukrainian community, expressing support to those affected by the continuing conflicts in Ukraine. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, March 21, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. Medicare Means Testing Would Harm Middle Class Alliance for Retired Americans member and AFSCME retiree leader Charlie Hogan of Chicago joined Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on a press call Thursday co-hosted by the Congresswoman, Social Security Works and the Medicare Rights Center. Mr. Hogan, a veteran, stressed[Read More…]
State Rep. DeLuca Passes House Bill to Increase Safety at Rental Properties; Bill Goes to Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—(ENEWPSF)—March 21, 2014. On Wednesday, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, chairman of the House Cities and Villages Committee, passed legislation aimed at increasing safety at rental properties out of the House. "When landlords and apartment managers know that criminal activity is occurring on their property, they should have[Read More…]
Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Alexander White to Lecture at South Suburban College on April 10
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. Dr. Alexander White, Holocaust survivor and member of “Schindler’s List,” will speak at South Suburban College on Thursday, April 10th at 12 noon in the Performing Arts Center. Dr. White has also authored a book of his memoirs titled, Be a Mensch: A Legacy of[Read More…]
Earth Awareness Day Coming South Suburban College April 9th
South Holland, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The South Suburban College Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce its 4th annual Earth Awareness Day & Expo to be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. All of the Earth Awareness[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Joins Consuls General to Celebrate Benito Juárez’s 208th Birthday
James R. Thompson Center Exhibit Honors “The Father of the Americas” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by several Consuls General and leaders of Illinois’ Mexican-American community today to celebrate the 208th anniversary of Benito Juárez’s birth. The Governor also proclaimed today as “Benito Juárez Day” across Illinois,[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Findings from Expansive Survey of Student Discipline Practices at America’s Public Schools
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. Thank you, Secretary [Arne] Duncan, for that introduction – and for your outstanding leadership of the Department of Education. It’s a pleasure to join you and Assistant Secretary [Catherine] Lhamon here at J.O. Wilson Elementary School – as we discuss the challenges facing America’s young people,[Read More…]
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and Madame Peng Before Tour of Beijing Normal School
Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014 – 9:35 PAM. CST MADAME PENG: (As Interpreted.) Mrs. Michelle Obama, Mrs. Marian Robinson, Malia and Sasha, first of all, let me extend a very warm welcome to you all to China. And it’s such a great delight to see you all. In China, we have[Read More…]
