Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016 PETER COOK: Afternoon, everybody. I wanted to start today by addressing the airstrike in Libya that we issued a statement on earlier today. I’m sure you all saw that statement, but just to reiterate — overnight, we conducted an airstrike in Libya, targeting an ISIL training[Read More…]
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Statement From DePaul University President on Governor Rauner’s Veto of SB2043 which Provided Funding for MAP Grants to State College Students
DePaul Student Government Association President Vanessa Cadavillo rallies with college students from throughout the state in support of SB2043 and MAP funding. In light of the governor’s veto, DePaul University’s president announces a plan to support students who rely on MAP funding. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. The[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference Feb. 25 – 27
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference. The conference entitled “Come Let Us Build a New[Read More…]
‘A Life in Men’ Author Gina Frangello to Read at Roosevelt University’s Gage Building on Feb. 29
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Gina Frangello, award-winning author of ‘A Life in Men,’ will read at Roosevelt University on Monday, Feb. 29 as the University’s Creative Writing Program kicks off its spring reading series at 5 p.m. in Room 700 of the University’s Gage Building, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Chosen[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 19, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces $100 Million in Housing Funds for Struggling Illinois Families
Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds will help stabilizing housing market in hardest hit communities WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced today more than $100 million in additional Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funding for Illinois through the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The funding will support[Read More…]
Get an Insider’s View of Hyde Park: The Art-Lovers Community
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Hyde Park is the quintessential arts community. Known for its acclaimed museums and dynamic neighborhood centers, Hyde Park is a haven for artists, curators and casual connoisseurs. Peter Slevin, Washington Post staff writer has said that “Hyde Park is all about the mix.” Get[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Robin Kelly Sponsors Congressional Art Contest for High School Students
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring the annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will[Read More…]
From Asthma to Zika, UN Tackles Links Between Environment and Health
Environmental pollution and degradation can be linked to a growing list of health conditions such as skin cancer, lung cancer, asthma, lead poisoning, mercury poisoning, malaria, Ebola and Zika. Photo: World Bank/Curt Carnemark GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2016 – The list of health conditions that can be linked to environmental pollution and[Read More…]
With Rising Numbers of Child Deaths at Sea, UN Urges Safety Measures for Those Fleeing Conflict
Greek volunteer life-guards help a young child out of a boat that reached the shores of Lesbos, having crossed the Aegean sea from Turkey. Photo: UNHCR/Achilleas Zavallis GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2016 – Two children have drowned every day on average since September 2015 as their families try to cross the eastern[Read More…]
