CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Roosevelt University theatre alumna Amy Newbold is a co-star and the only Chicagoan cast in a principal role in the new futuristic film, Divergent, which was shot in Chicago and which opened March 21 at theatres throughout the region. “It’s a crazy opportunity and one that I[Read More…]
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Former Iraqi Interpreter for U.S. Marines Earning MBA at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. For three years Iraqi native Samawi (Sam) Al Helli interpreted Arabic for the United States Marines in Iraq and helped the Marines and Iraq accomplish mutual goals. Today he is studying at Roosevelt University and will graduate in December with an MBA in international business. When the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Funding to Achieve Goal of Expanding Match Tutoring Program by 66% to Reach 1,000 Chicago Public School Students
Funding commitments from EquiTrust and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation will Expand Access to Math Tutoring Program that Helps Close the Achievement Gap between Black and White Students in Math by 60% CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Mayor Emanuel today announced funding to expand the Match Education math-tutoring program to 1,000[Read More…]
DC Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Signed
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director This afternoon, “The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the mayor after being approved by the city council in a 10 to 1 vote. This measure amends the punishment for the[Read More…]
Climate Change Impacting Entire Planet, Raising Risk of Hunger, Floods, Conflict – UN Report
The melting of ice sheets is accelerating in Greenland. UN Photo/Mark Garten JAPAN–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2014 – The effects of climate change are already occurring in all continents and across the oceans, and the world, for the most part, is ill-prepared for their risks, says a United Nations report issued today,[Read More…]
Challenge to Alabama Abortion Restrictions to Go to Trial
Unnecessary Restrictions Would Force All but Two Clinics in the State to Stop Providing Abortions MONTGOMERY, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. A challenge to an Alabama law that singles out abortion providers for medically unnecessary restrictions will go to trial after a federal judge’s order today. The law would force all but[Read More…]
IDOT Joins Other Motorcycle Safety Advocates to Encourage Riders to ‘Gear Up – Ride Smart’
Riders Advised to Use Proper Safety Gear, Get Bikes Checked and Not Ride After Drinking SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. In an effort to reduce motorcycle fatalities and injuries, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association (IMDA) joined forces to kick off the 2014 riding season’s “Gear[Read More…]
New IL Rule Restricts Transportation, Release and Harvest of Feral Swine
Rule will aid management of destructive animals SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. A new administrative rule regulating the release, transportation, and harvest of feral swine (wild hogs) in Illinois is now in effect. Hunters should be aware they will only be allowed to harvest feral swine during Illinois’ firearm deer seasons.[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Honors Young Environmentalists in 27th Annual Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest Ceremony
Students recognized for creativity on the importance of environmental justice SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Lisa Bonnett yesterday honored a group of distinguished fifth and sixth grade students selected for their creative skills used to express environmental awareness, as part of the Agency’s 27th Annual Poster, Poetry[Read More…]
Seven Indicted in Florida in Mortgage Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. Seven individuals have been indicted in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged participation in a mortgage fraud scheme in the Miami area. The charges were announced by Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Special Agent in Charge[Read More…]
