#EnoughIsEnough Summit to Convene in February 2018 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Emily Imhoff The National Organization for Women (NOW) announces today the #EnoughIsEnough campaign, led by NOW and coalition partners including Feminist Majority, National Congress of Black Women, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, Legal Momentum and UNITE HERE. #EnoughIsEnough will[Read More…]
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Following Legionnaires Outbreak, Veteran Lawmakers Demand Rauner Provide Better Care for Illinois Veterans
Aurora, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Tom Bunting State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, state Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Smithton, and state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, are demanding a full investigation and legislative hearings into why Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has not taken aggressive action to[Read More…]
Thursday, Dec. 14: On Chanukah, Chicago Jews to Form Human Menorah, Reject Jewish Communal Institutions’ Alliance with Trump on Jerusalem
On Thursday, December 14 JVP-Chicago members will condemn Trump and the ADL, Jewish United Fund and AJC for giving green light to Israel’s dispossession of Palestinian Jerusalemites CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Michael Deheeger Last week, the president recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and pledged to move the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv. This Thursday, December[Read More…]
The Drama Group Announces Chicago Premiere of ‘Whiskey Neat’ by Local Playwright
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is thrilled to announce the Chicago Premiere of a new play by Paul E. Milord, ‘Whiskey Neat,’ produced and directed by Paul Milord and Deb Brunette. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on January 12,[Read More…]
RTA Board Approves Billions: 2018 Operating Budget, Regional Capital Program
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors today adopted the 2018 operating budgets for the RTA, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace, and we have the details. Budgets total $3.0 billion. This year marks the first time in nine years in which all three Service Boards[Read More…]
FDA Launches New Tool for Sharing Information that Allows Doctors to Better Manage Antibiotic Use, Improve Patient Care
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Theresa Eisenman Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new approach to get critical updates regarding antibiotics and antifungal drugs to health care professionals as part of an overall effort to combat antimicrobial resistance. The agency created a website that will provide[Read More…]
Seasonal Flu Death Estimate Increases Worldwide
Flu shots now available at Park Forest Health Department Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017. According to new estimates published today, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust, multinational survey. The[Read More…]
NOW: What Doug Jones’ Victory Means For Women
“We Need To Speak With One Voice” Say Leaders Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2017 By: Emily Imhoff “The heads of three prominent groups that advocate for women said today that Doug Jones’ victory in the Alabama Senate election will reverberate into the coming battles over tax cuts, abortion, birth control,[Read More…]
Two Juveniles Arrested In Murder Of Kiante Albert
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two juveniles were arrested in connection with the Thanksgiving Day shooting death of 18-year-old Kiante Albert of Park Forest. The teens, 16 and 17 years of age, were arrested in Indana and Texas respectively, according to police. According to police, following the murder of Mr. Albert on[Read More…]
Poll Finds Younger and College-educated Women More Likely to Say They’ve Experienced Slurs, Offensive Comments, Harassment
American women most frequently report being discriminated against in the workplace Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Todd Datz This report is part of a series titled “Discrimination in America.” The series is based on a survey conducted for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H.[Read More…]
