Clean Water, Thriving City: What Can be Done to Address the Challenges Facing Chicago’s Waterways CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2015. A mass meeting of students, activists, and community members concerned about water quality will convene with Environment Illinois and the DePaul Environmental Law Society on Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m. in[Read More…]
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Bridge Program to Develop Leadership in Black Communities Announced by Amara Enyia, Rep. Davis
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2015. Chicago Community organizer and Austin Chamber of Commerce Director Amara Enyia announced an African American leadership development program for Chicago’s West Side and beyond in a joint event with Rep. Danny Davis, D-7th District, on Sunday. The Bridge Program will launch early next year under Enyia’s guidance[Read More…]
Wednesday, Nov. 18: Moms United to End the War on Drugs to Rally in Front of the White House
Moms Impacted by the War on Drugs Will Call for a Focus on Saving Lives with Naloxone and Ending Mass Incarceration; Rally Will Provide Opportunity to “Ask Moms About the Casualties of the Drug War” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2015. Mothers from across the nation, Canada, Mexico and the UK will[Read More…]
Seven People Blockade Koch Carbon Petcoke Transfer Terminal in Chicago; Call for Green Jobs Instead of Dangerous Fossil Fuels
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2015. A group comprised of seven community members and concerned citizens are blockading two entrances to the Koch Carbon Transfer Terminal (KCBX) on Chicago’s Southeast side Monday morning to shut down operations. The blockaders are there to stop the continued toxic petcoke particulate handling in their neighborhood,[Read More…]
More than 120 Partners Join CDC to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
President proclaims Nov. 16-22 ‘Get Smart About Antibiotics Week’ Antibiotic Resistance: The Global Treat — Entire Infographic The President has proclaimed Nov. 16-22 “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week.” Get Smart Week builds on the momentum generated at the White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship, where more than 150 organizations pledged[Read More…]
Friends of the Park Forest Public Library to Meet on December 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2015. The Park Forest Public Library, which also serves Olympia Fields, has announced that the Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at the Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. The Friends of the Library will also meet on the first Tuesday[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 15, 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2015. During the recent Presidential candidate debates, many have indicated the need to reform the way campaigns are financed. If you want to learn more about this topic, the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area is hosting a program on Tuesday, November 17[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey after Bilateral Meeting, Nov. 15, 2015
Regnum Carya Resort Antalya, Turkey–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2015 – 11:50 A.M. EET PRESIDENT ERDOGAN: (As interpreted.) Distinguished members of the press, we have just completed our meeting with my dear friend, President Barack Obama. As you know, this G20 Summit is taking place at a very important point in time. We have[Read More…]
Statement from House Speaker Madigan on Nov. 18 Leaders Meeting
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2015. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s proposed meeting with legislative leaders and the governor: “Due to a family funeral out of state, I will be unable to attend Wednesday’s proposed meeting with Governor Rauner and the other legislative leaders. I regret[Read More…]
Cal State Long Beach Student Killed in Paris Attacks
LONG BEACH, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2015 — California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) student Nohemi Gonzalez, 23, was killed during the attacks in and around Paris on November 13. Gonzalez, from El Monte, Calif., was a junior studying design. She was in Paris attending Strate College of Design during a semester[Read More…]
