New York, N.Y. –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Rebecca Autrey The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a key sentencing reform bill toward a full Senate vote today. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017 has bipartisan backing from lawmakers and is supported by law enforcement, and civil rights and advocacy groups[Read More…]
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Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Sexual Harassment Hotline
Toll-free number and website will help connect the public with resources to address sexual harassment CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) announced today the creation of a toll-free sexual harassment hotline to provide resources to the public, including referrals to counseling and[Read More…]
160 National, State and Local Organizations Join to Oppose Medicaid Work Requirements
Leading Health Care, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Faith-Based, Housing and Disability Rights Advocates Say New CMS Policy Will Harm Individuals and Communities Impacted by the Opioid Crisis and Mass Incarceration Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017 By: Abigail Woodworth 160 organizations, representing leading health care, disability rights, criminal justice, faith-based, housing and[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s 61st Annual Beaux Arts Ball to be Held on March 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walkway in DownTown Park Forest, invites you to its 61st Annual Beaux Arts Ball Fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and school. The Ball will be held at the Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 East Richton[Read More…]
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. Statement on Efficacy of the 2017-2018 Influenza Vaccine
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Jennifer Dooren Seasonal flu has been widespread this year, impacting millions of people across the country. It has been an especially challenging season, with high rates of hospitalization for both influenza and its complications, which include pneumonia and the exacerbation of chronic conditions such[Read More…]
Governors State University to Screen Documentary Movie ‘Resilience’ on Feb. 20
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Governors State University (GSU) will screen the documentary movie ‘Resilience’ on Tuesday, February 20 at 6 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the screening. The movie will be shown at GSU’s Sherman Hall, 1 West University Parkway. Educators from across the south suburbs[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Library Cut the Ribbon on the Newly Renovated Woodson Regional Library
Nearly $9 million investment will serve as a community anchor for south side residents, housing the largest collection of African American history and literature in the Midwest CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon, Secretary of State Jesse White, local[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2017 Dean’s List for Full Time & Part-time Students
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the PSC Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better,[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Selected to Visit NASA This February
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Greg Lewandowski As NASA gears up to a planned manned mission to the planet Mars, the space agency has launched a new education program that has pulled one Homewood, Ill. resident into its orbit of study. On Feb. 13, Bill Michael Beverly joined a handful[Read More…]
Despite Trump’s Efforts to Sabotage Health Care Law, Enrollment Remained Stable
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Emily Gee Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to sabotage it, enrollment in the health insurance marketplace has remained relatively stable, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress. About 11.8 million people signed up for 2018 individual coverage in the Affordable[Read More…]
