Over 86,000 Calls, 40,000 Petitioners and 400 Events Against Bad Trade Deals Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2015 – As Congress prepares to consider Trade Promotion Authority, also known as Fast Track, the AFL-CIO, community allies and their members including leaders like former Labor Secretary Robert Reich are taking action to stop this[Read More…]
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ALEC Tries to Silence Critics, Threatens Legal Action Against Common Cause
‘Cease and Desist’ letter from corporate lobby is meritless, Common Cause President asserts Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2015. Facing unprecedented public scrutiny and a parade of desertions by some of the nation’s largest corporations, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is threatening potential legal action in an attempt to silence one[Read More…]
‘Six Degrees Of Separation’ – NYC’s Lincoln Center Drama – Coming to South Suburban College Stage
South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2015. The SSC Playhouse of South Suburban College closes the 2014-2015 season in April with a week-long run of John Guare’s Tony-Award and Pulitzer-Prize winning 1990 classic American play, ‘Six Degrees Of Separation.’ Performance dates include Tuesday through Saturday evenings from April 21–25 at 8:00 p.m.,[Read More…]
Spring 2015 Events at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Legacy of Jon Mendelson, longtime GSU professor, field ecologist and chair of Thorn Creek’s Management Commission who died last November will be honored on Earth Day (Photo: www.tcwoods.org) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2015. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its[Read More…]
Mayor Emmanuel Urged to Keep Promise to Protect Southeast Side Residents from Koch Brothers and Their Toxic Pet Coke
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2015. The Chicago City Council has not met its own March 31st deadline to limit the amount of Petroleum Coke entering the city and set daily storage limits on the Southeast Side pet coke facilities. This is a concern to the families in the community of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 6, 2015
James Kopycinski Jr. stands stands alone and sits with his sister Lillian on Easter Sunday. (Photo: Mom & Dad) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2015. Tuesday, April 7 is Election Day. Park Forest residents can vote at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a complete[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Adopts Complete Streets Policy
DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2015. The Park Forest Board of Trustees adopted the Park Forest Complete Streets Policy on March 23, taking another step toward more sustainable practices. The Complete Streets movement aims to develop integrated, connected networks of streets that are safe and accessible[Read More…]
Garcia: We Know How to Keep Chicago Neighborhoods Safe
Stands with frontline public safety workers, anti-violence advocates to emphasize the positive approaches that will be the priorities of the Garcia administration. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2015. Shootings and homicides have spiked dramatically in 2015 — and the responsibility for the devastation that this violence causes sits squarely on the shoulders[Read More…]
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Garcia for Chicago Mayor
Huerta, Garcia convene listening session with Latina leaders just three days before election CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2015. Nationally renowned labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta publicly endorsed Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for mayor this morning at La Catrina Cafe in Pilsen during an open discussion with Garcia[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Reaching a Comprehensive and Long-Term Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2015 This week, together with our allies and partners, we reached an historic understanding with Iran, which, if fully implemented, will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and make our country, our allies, and our world safer. This framework is the result of tough, principled diplomacy.[Read More…]
