Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. The Department of Justice today announced a package of resources to assist state and local efforts to reform harmful and unlawful practices in certain jurisdictions related to the assessment and enforcement of fines and fees. The resources are meant to support the ongoing work of state[Read More…]
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Diplomacy or Denialism: World Leaders Heading Towards Monumental Failure in Tackling Global Drug Problem at UN Summit
VIENNA–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2016 — Over 200 civil society groups from all over the world have today released a statement condemning governments for failing to acknowledge the devastating consequences of punitive and repressive drug policies as they prepare for a UN summit on the issue next month. In April 2016, world[Read More…]
TODAY: Black Chicago Activists will Fly ‘Chicago Stands with Laquan, Hillary Stands with Rahm’ Banners Across City Skyline
Planes Tow Messages Pegging Hillary Clinton to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, State’s Attorney Anita Alverez, and Slain 17-Year-Old Laquan McDonald; 16 Banners in Remembrance of the 16 Shots That Killed McDonald. Chicago, IL —(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. Today from 11am to 3pm CT, on the eve of the Illinois democratic primary[Read More…]
Awareness Voluntary Recalls Boost Tea Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. Awareness Corp. of Mesa, AZ, is recalling its 7.4 ounce container of Boost Tea because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy[Read More…]
Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2016 The Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to represent the most highly skilled and productive craft workforce in the Chicago area. We work to establish and protect wage and benefit standards that ensure careers in the construction industry are a path to[Read More…]
Rally for Arrested Trump Protesters
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2016. On Friday night, young black and brown organizers successfully shutdown a Trump Rally at UIC. They were met with violence and hate from Trump supporters and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). Fights ensued between mainly white Sanders supporters and Trump supporters and yet the CPD, in large[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 13, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2016. The Rich Township Senior Center in DownTown Park Forest will host a St. Patrick’s Day-After Party on Friday, March 18. Jim’s Catering for You will serve a traditional St. Patrick’s Feast complete with corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots. There will be music, magic,[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘Call of Life’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on March 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 13, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Street, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Call of Life’ on March 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film. ‘Call of Life’ examines the collective and individual responses that will be needed to[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: The Legacy of Nancy Reagan, March 12, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2016 Hello, everybody. This past week, we lost an American icon and one of the most influential figures of her time – former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Born in New York City, and raised mostly in Chicago, Nancy Davis graduated from Smith College in 1943. As an[Read More…]
Illinoisans Hurt in State Budget Disaster Tell Wealthy Donors How Gov. Rauner’s Policies are Harming Illinois
Rally Calls on Rauner to Ensure Big Corporations and the 1% Pay Their Fair Share CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2016. Illinoisans hurt by Governor Rauner’s budget disaster greeted his wealthy donors today outside the Palmer House Hilton where the Governor and Presidential-hopeful Senator Ted Cruz wined and dined supporters at a big[Read More…]
