333 Miles of Chicago Streets and Alleys to be Resurfaced In 2014; Nearly One-Quarter of Chicago’s Streets Resurfaced in Mayor Emanuel’s First Term in Office CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced an expanded streets paving program for 2014 to combat the pothole-filled condition of many of Chicago’s arterial[Read More…]
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Planned Parenthood Launches English & Spanish ACA Radio/Pandora Ads in Texas and Ohio
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced a radio and Pandora ad buy featuring enrollees from Texas and Ohio encouraging listeners in those states to sign up for new, more affordable health insurance plans before the March 31 enrollment deadline. Planned Parenthood helped the women featured[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Features Student Video Contest Finalists on YouTube Channel
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the finalists of a student video competition she hosted during Black History Month are currently featured on her YouTube channel. Students in kindergarten through eighthgrade were invited to submit a 90-second video answering the question: Why it is Important to[Read More…]
Saturday: Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance to Speak at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco
Nadelmann to participate in panel discussion: “Rethinking the War on Drugs” SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2014. Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, will speak at the World Affairs Council’s WorldAffairs 2014 conference in San Francisco on Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. WorldAffairs 2014 offers fresh insights and[Read More…]
‘The Miracle Worker’ Comes to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on March 21
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014 – Governors State University welcomes the Montana Repertory Theater’s production of William Gibson’s play, “The Miracle Worker,” which will play at the Center for Performing Arts Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m. “The Miracle Worker” tells the story of Helen Keller, deaf and blind since[Read More…]
IDOT, Il. State Police and Local Law Enforcement Remind Celebrators to Designate a Sober Driver this St. Patrick’s Day
Stepped Up Enforcement Designed to Get Drunk Drivers Off the Road CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local law enforcement agencies urge motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel after[Read More…]
Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Presents ’Jackie & Me’
“Jackie & Me” will debut at DePaul’s historic Merle Reskin Theatre April 8. The play is presented by The Theatre School at DePaul University and is the final production of the 2013-2014 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences season. (Image courtesy of The Theatre School at DePaul). CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 11,[Read More…]
‘Weed 2: Cannabis Madness: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports’ Premiers Tuesday, March 11
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—March 11, 2014. ‘Weed 2: Cannabis Madness: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports,’ premiers Tuesday, March 11 at 10 p.m. ET on CNN. The documentary looks at U.S. federal laws that consider marijuana a drug with no medicinal value and serious scientists who say they’re wrong. It is the politics of[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Housing Finance Reform
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement regarding the housing finance reform agreement announced by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho): “I am very encouraged that Senators Johnson and Crapo today released a set of principles –[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Coordinated State Measures Being Taken as Winter Storm Approaches, March 11, 2014
Heavy Snow Anticipated Across Parts of Illinois; Motorists Encouraged to Use Extreme Caution CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced coordinated measures being taken by Illinois state agencies to prepare for heavy snowfall this evening that can create treacherous driving conditions in areas throughout the state. Today’s announcement is[Read More…]
