Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded the House Human Services Committee for passing House Bill 5245. This legislation will expand the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act to ensure that all survivors of sexual assault are treated in a timely manner by health care[Read More…]
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Head Start Accounts for One-Third of Child Care Programs in Rural Counties
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 By: Rasheed Malik and Leila Schochet Today, the Center for American Progress released a new report that looks at the crucial role Head Start, a federally-funded program that provides early education and medical, dental, and family services, plays in rural counties. The report comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Nobody Is Above the Law—Mueller Firing Rapid Response
NATIONWIDE—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 Donald Trump is publicly considering firing Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the person leading the Department of Justice investigation of possible criminal actions by Donald Trump and members of his presidential campaign, as well as the efforts to conceal those activities. It’s also possible that, rather than firing[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth & Family Welcome Second Daughter into the World
Sen. Duckworth becomes first U.S. Senator to give birth while in office WASHINGTON, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced the birth her second daughter, Maile (pronounced MY-lee) Pearl Bowlsbey, today. Senator Duckworth and her family are recovering well and appreciate respect for[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine Gets Approval to Be Level 1 Adult Trauma Center
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Ashley Heher The Illinois Department of Public Health has approved the University of Chicago Medicine to be a Level 1 adult trauma center, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the academic health system to launch the critical service on May 1. UChicago Medicine’s adult trauma program,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Motion to Defend Affordable Care Act Against Federal Lawsuit
Madigan & 15 Attorneys General File Motion to Intervene to Protect Health Care for Millions CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 15 other Attorneys General filing a motion to intervene in Texas et al. v. United States et al. This lawsuit, filed in federal district[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present the Comedy ‘Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is will present ‘Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike,’ a zany comedy by Christopher Durang to our audience directed by Mary Ellen Fawk. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on May 4, 5, 10,[Read More…]
ERA Illinois Coalition to Lobby at IL State Capitol in Support of Equal Rights Amendment to U.C. Constitution
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Jennifer Lee Members of the ERA Illinois (www.eraillinois.org) coalition will come to Springfield to lobby legislators on behalf of ratification of the ERA. The ERA Illinois coalition is made up of groups across Illinois that support gender equality under the law and recognize the necessity of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on Fleet and Facility Management Headquarters in Englewood
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Emanuel joined the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) to break ground on 2FM’s new headquarters in Englewood. This is the next step in Mayor Emanuel’s innovative plan to use public infrastructure modernization projects to catalyze investments in Chicago’s neighborhoods. At[Read More…]
Registration is Open for Prairie State College’s Kids@College Summer Program
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2018 Are you looking for fun activities to keep your kids busy this summer? Let learning and fun continue year round at Prairie State College (PSC). The Kids@College Summer Program at PSC is designed to enhance the problem solving skills of children ages 5 through 10. Participants[Read More…]
