Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2017. Today, the Center for American Progress, the National Employment Law Project (NELP), and Community Legal Services (CLS) announced the launch of a three-year, multistate initiative to remove barriers to economic opportunity for Americans with criminal records and their families, building on the bipartisan momentum growing[Read More…]
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Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for 2010 Armed Robberies
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A St. Louis man will serve 27 years in federal prison for robbing two convenience stores and shooting a customer in 2010. Derek Marshall, 24, was sentenced on August 31, 2017, in the U.S. District Court to 27 years in prison for his role in the June 17,[Read More…]
Red Cross Responds to Devastating Effects of Hurricane #Irma
Still hovering over Florida, Tropical Storm Irma now threatens much of Southeast Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- After engulfing the entire state of Florida, Irma is now a strong tropical storm as it makes its way out of the state. The American Red Cross responds all over Florida and across the Southeast, alongside[Read More…]
NOW Proudly Endorses the Black Women’s March and March for Racial Justice
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Statement of NOW President Toni Van Pelt: The National Organization for Women is proud to officially endorse the March for Black Women, and the March for Racial Justice (M4RJ). The events will take place concurrently, and in solidarity with one another, on September 30, 2017.[Read More…]
Air Pollution Cuts Three Years Off Lifespans in Northern China
Study finds country’s home heating policy contributed to higher pollution CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017 By: Vicki Ekstrom High Editor’s note: This story has been translated into Chinese. There are currently an estimated 4.5 billion people around the world exposed to levels of particulate air pollution that are at least twice what[Read More…]
Further Development of DPRK Nuclear Programme Cause of Grave Concern – UN Atomic Energy Chief
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 September 2017 – Noting signs suggesting that a nuclear plant in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) could be operating, the head of the United Nations atomic agency called on the country’s leadership to comply fully with its obligations under Security Council resolutions. “There were indications at[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Open Applications for ThinkChicago: Chicago Ideas Week 2017
Annual Program Will Host 200 Top Tech, Engineering, Design and Business Students in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced ThinkChicago is now accepting applications for its seventh annual installment of ThinkChicago: Chicago Ideas Week, taking place October 19-21. Mayor Emanuel, ChicagoNEXT, the University of Illinois System and[Read More…]
Uncategorized Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky and Doris Matsui Introduce Geriatrics Workforce Legislation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Co-Chairs of the Seniors Task Force, introduced H.R. 3713, the Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act. This bipartisan bill invests in geriatric training and caregiver programs to create a well-trained workforce to provide coordinated quality care for older adults.[Read More…]
Fourth Annual Mental Health Conference at Prairie State College Sept. 28
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Fourth Annual Mental Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday Sept. 28, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. For the fourth year in a row,[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Prairie State College Oct. 21 and 22
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Exhibits featuring fossils, crystals, jewelry, and fluorescent stones will be on display for the two-day Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Prairie Center[Read More…]
