GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–12 December 2013 – The United Nations human rights chief today voiced her disappointment at the re-criminalization of consensual same-sex relationships in India, calling it “a significant step backwards” for the country. In a decision announced yesterday, the Supreme Court upheld a colonial-era law, Section 377 of the Indian Penal[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Federal Aid to Tornado Survivors Tops $1 Million
Encourages Illinois Residents Affected by Storms to Register for Assistance CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced more than $1 million in federal aid has been approved to date to help people and households affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes and severe storms. Federal grants totaling $1.06 million thus[Read More…]
Leading Medical, Scientific Experts Discuss New Cannabis Monograph on Google Hangout at 5:30pm PT Today
Scientific data, standards put to rest the notion that medical marijuana is a dangerous drug with no medical value Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is hosting a Google Hangout today at 5:30pm PT (8:30pm ET) with a panel of leading medical and[Read More…]
Santa Claus is Coming … to South Suburban College Basketball Games This Weekend
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. The South Suburban College Basketball Program is hosting “Kid’s Day” for their home matchups this Saturday, December 14, 2013. The Lady Bulldogs will play Cincinnati State at 2:30 p.m. followed by the #1 ranked Bulldogs vs. Joliet Junior College at 5:00 p.m. All kids[Read More…]
Nearly 365,000 Americans selected plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace in October and November
1.9 million customers made it through the process but have not yet selected a plan; an additional 803,077 assessed or determined eligible for Medicaid or CHIP Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Dember 11, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that nearly 365,000 individuals have selected plans from the state[Read More…]
Drawing To Benefit Thorne Creek Nature Center
A signed and numbered print of the graphite drawing “Prairie Chapel” by local artist Marikay Peter Whitlock is available with a donation to Friends of Thorn Creek Woods of $75 or more to benefit the Nature Preserve. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An original graphite drawing by artist Marikay Peter[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Asks Residents to Suggest Locations for New Divvy Stations
175 Additional Stations to be Added to System in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Divvy, Chicago’s bike-share system, launched a new website today to solicit suggestions and feedback from Chicagoans on the locations for the 175 new Divvy stations scheduled to be added to the system in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on S&P’s Improved Outlook, Dec. 10, 2013
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2013. Governor Quinn issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Standard & Poor’s ratings agency has improved its outlook on the state of Illinois’ bonds from “negative” to “developing.” This is the first positive movement for Illinois bonds in years and is the direct result of the[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces $100 Million to Increase Access to Mental Health Services
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2013. As part of the Administration’s ongoing commitment to help individuals experiencing mental health problems, today Vice President Biden announced that $100 million will soon be available to increase access to mental health services and improve mental health facilities. “The fact that less than half of children[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth to Fast for Immigration Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) will take part in a fasting effort to show solidarity with immigration reform activists. Some Members of Congress, including Congresswoman Duckworth, are joining the organization Fast4Families in one-day fasts to help bring attention to the importance of immigration reform. Immigration activists[Read More…]
