School of Cinematic Arts to host ‘Chasing Coral’ creators CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Anuradha Rana Documentary filmmakers will gather at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts in downtown Chicago to teach free master classes on the technical, creative and ethical aspects of their work. The October 27-28 Verité conference[Read More…]
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New Report Destroys Supply-Side Tax Cut Myths
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Christian Weller A look at the economic effects of past supply-side tax cuts, such as the ones President Donald Trump and congressional Republican leaders are now proposing under the guise of tax reform, show that such tax cuts have never led to measurable acceleration of[Read More…]
New Analysis Estimates State- and Industry-Level Economic Impact of Passing the Dream Act
States such as California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois would see significant positive impacts to the state’s GDP and gains in several key industries. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Ryan D. Edwards, Francesc Ortega, and Philip E. Wolgin New estimates about the economic benefits of passing the bipartisan Dream Act at the state and[Read More…]
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Motion Seats Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall Summary Name of product: Soothing Motions Seats Hazard: The motor housing can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall date: October 24, 2017 Recall number: 18-015 Recall Details In Conjunction With: Canada Description: This recall involves Fisher-Price Soothing[Read More…]
State of Illinois Sells $4.5 Billion in Bonds to Pay Backlog of Unpaid Bills
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2017 By: State of Illinois Communications Yesterday the State sold $4.5 billion in general obligation bonds to pay down a portion of Illinois’ roughly $15 billion backlog of unpaid bills. Proceeds from today’s bond sale, together with the proceeds from the $1.5 billion Series 2017ABC general obligation bonds[Read More…]
Autumn Night Hike at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve on November 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson The Autumn Night Hike will be held Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. Come join us to share the smells, sounds and sights on Thorn Creek trails at night. A naturalist will guide us in[Read More…]
Owls & The Moon: Art Program at Thorn Creek Nature Center on October 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson The Owls and the Moon program of artistic and spooky fun is for children – or adults – who love nature and Halloween. Join us at Thorn Creek Nature Center Sunday, October 29, from 1-2 p.m. Internationally-known artist Pat Moore, an[Read More…]
New Gallup Poll Finds Record Support for Marijuana Legalization
64% of Americans, Including Majority of Republicans, Support Legalization Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Drug Policy Alliance A new Gallup poll shows record-breaking support for marijuana legalization, with 64 percent of Americans now in favor of ending marijuana prohibition. The number is the highest level of support in nearly half a century[Read More…]
Reps. Titus & Robin Kelly Remember Las Vegas Victims and Call for Action to Stop Machine Guns
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: James Lewis, Communications Director Yesterday, Congresswomen Dina Titus (NV-01) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) took to the House floor to challenge their colleagues to quickly approve life-saving legislation to ban “bump stocks,” an after-market modification that turns assault weapons into nearly fully-automatic weapons. “Congressional Republicans[Read More…]
Nov. 4 Trump/Pence Must Go! Chicago & National Protest Information
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: RefuseFascism We will gather in the streets and public squares of cities and towns across this country, at first many thousands declaring that this whole regime is illegitimate and that we will not stop until our single demand is met: This Nightmare Must End: the Trump/Pence[Read More…]
