Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated nine high school students from the second district for admission to three United States Military Academies. “These outstanding young men and women represent our next generation of military leaders. I’m proud to nominate them to our nation’s finest military academies,” said[Read More…]
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Food and Justice Symposium at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. A Food and Justice Symposium will be held at Governors State University (GSU), 1 University Parkway in University Park. The symposiums will take place on February 21, 23 and 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day in GSU’s Engbretson Hall. The event is[Read More…]
Universal Principals in Landscape Design Lecture to be Discussed at Union Street Gallery on Feb. 4
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. On Saturday, February 4, renowned landscape architect José L. Magán will give a lecture on ‘Universal Principals in Landscape Design’ at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The event will start with coffee and donuts at 9:15 a.m. and the lecture beginning at[Read More…]
The President of the United States of America Was Just Told to Pay $6 Million for Trying to Scam People
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2017 By Walter Einenkel A little over a month ago, then president-elect Donald Trump got the bad news that one of his numerous pending lawsuits was going to continue to go through. Back in 2012, Trump bought the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa. There were sizable refundable deposits[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Orders MasterCard and UniRush to Pay $13 Million for RushCard Breakdowns that Cut Off Consumers’ Access to Funds
Preventable Failures Left Tens of Thousands of Economically Vulnerable Consumers Unable to Pay for Necessities WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today took action against Mastercard and UniRush for breakdowns that left tens of thousands of economically vulnerable RushCard users unable to access their own money to[Read More…]
National Education Association President to Senate: Reject Betsy DeVos and Take a Stand for Students
Eskelsen García: The level of public engagement in opposition to Betsy DeVos’ agenda has been astounding WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)– January 31, 2017 – The U.S. Senate is set to begin debate on Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s controversial pick to head the U.S. Department of Education. This comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Senator Tammy Duckworth: Betsy DeVos Is Not Qualified to Lead the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced she will not support the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, citing the nominee’s ignorance of important civil rights protections that ensure every student is afforded the right to a[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Tony Award-Winning Comedy ‘Good People’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)–The Drama Group is proud to present the 2011 Tony Award-Winning comedy, ‘Good People,’ by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on February 24, 25, March 2, 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on February[Read More…]
Day 5 of Resistance to Trump’s Executive Orders; Protest at Chicago Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, February 1
Mexican Consulate confirms that Mexican travelers are also being held for more stringent questioning at customs CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2017. This past weekend, thousands of members of Chicago’s immigrant communities and their supporters descended on O’Hare airport for two consecutive nights, calling for the release of Arabs, Africans, and/or Muslims[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery to Host the 2017 Annual High School Art Exhibit
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2017. Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery will host the 2017 Annual High School Art Exhibit from Monday, February 6 through Thursday, February 23. An opening night reception will be held on Thursday, February 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with awards presented at 6 p.m. [Read More…]
