Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2017 By Joan McCarter It was a really rough week for Republicans, notwithstanding the inauguration of popular vote loser Donald Trump. The vote they took the week before to repeal Obamacare, even though they don’t have a whisper of an agreed upon replacement plan, has enraged their[Read More…]
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National Organization for Women Statement on the Inauguration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: Today Donald Trump took the oath of office, and became 45th president of the United States. Today, and every day for the next four years, we will resist his white nationalist agenda. Throughout a long and divisive campaign, Mr. Trump[Read More…]
University of Chicago Crime Lab Releases 2016 Gun Violence Report
Researchers examine reasons for increase, look to policy strategies in new year Prof. Jens Ludwig presents findings from Crime Lab’s report on Chicago’s rise in gun violence. Photo by: Jean Lachat CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017 By: Mark Peters A new report from the University of Chicago Crime Lab examines Chicago’s 2016[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Flood Damage Assistance Event on January 24 to Assist Residents in Securing Funds (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. Did you experience water damage as a result of flooding that occurred in April or May of 2013? Did you report the damage? If so, find out how you may be able to secure funds before they are depleted. Attend a workshop on Jan. 24,[Read More…]
Women’s Rights are Human Rights; Tomorrow We March
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. In just a few hours, Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States. As women’s basic freedoms are threatened in the US and around the world, we are joining hands with activists to send a loud and clear message to all those in[Read More…]
Chicago’s Women’s March Announces New Rally Site and March Route, Jan. 19, 2017
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2017 – The expected number of attendees for the Women’s March on Chicago continues to grow exponentially. Due to the large crowds expected for Jan. 21 march, organizers today announced a new rally site and march route. So far, more than 50,000 people have confirmed attendance on[Read More…]
CPS-WIDE INAUGURATION WALKOUT: Students at Various Chicago Public Schools Will Walk Out and Head to the Resist Trump Rally in Daley Plaza at 3 p.m.
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Chicago Students Union has coordinated a walkout across Chicago Public Schools today after 7th period to demonstrate to the Trump administration that the students of Chicago are prepared to defend their schools and communities.The nomination of vastly unqualified cabinet members like Betsy DeVos and the[Read More…]
Glenbard East High School Students Plan Walk-Out, Rally to Protest Trump Inauguration
LOMBARD –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. On January 20th, 2017 students at Glenbard East High School in suburban Lombard, IL are planning to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump. A group of students unaffiliated with the Glenbard Underground have called for a student strike and walkout at 12:45 PM. The Glenbard[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting 29th Annual Jazz Fest on February 17
Photo Source: Prairie State College CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2017. Prairie State College’s (PSC) 29th Annual Jazz Fest, featuring some of the nation’s top jazz musicians, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium in the Conference Center of the PSC main[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues TCF National Bank for Tricking Consumers into Costly Overdraft Service
Bank Obscured Fees, Adopted Loose Definition of Consent to Preserve Overdraft Revenue WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2017. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing TCF National Bank for tricking consumers into costly overdraft services. Banks cannot charge overdraft fees on one-time debit purchases and ATM withdrawals without a[Read More…]
