Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2017. A new column from the Center for American Progress and Harvard University researchers estimates an increase in deaths in the range of 18,000 to 27,700 by 2026 resulting from coverage reductions under the newly released Senate Republican health care repeal bill. Recent studies of the[Read More…]
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Supreme Court Will Hear ACLU Case About Cake Shop Refusing Service to Same-Sex Couple
Colorado Appeals Court Ruled in Favor of Same-Sex Couple WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2017. The Supreme Court today announced it will review a decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals that found that a cake shop discriminated against a same-sex couple by refusing to sell them a wedding cake. In 2012,[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Board Votes to Adopt Good Food Purchasing Policy
The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, local, humane, fair and healthy. CHICAGO, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2017 – The Chicago Public School Board votes on July[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Trump Calls Obamacare Disaster
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In his weekly address, President Trump returns to a theme of his, referencing “the disaster known as Obamacare.” The text of the address follows the video. My fellow Americans, Millions of families across our nation are suffering under the disaster known as Obamacare. Traveling throughout our country over[Read More…]
House GOP Leader Durkin Calls On Speaker Madigan To Negotiate On Illinois Budget Crisis
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin called on Speaker Michael Madigan to negotiate a resolution to the Illinois budget crisis. In a statement Saturday, Leader Durkin said, “With 6 days remaining in this fiscal year, I once again call upon Speaker Madigan to meet with me immediately to negotiate[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s 2017 Garden Walk to Take Place July 8
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2017. Tickets are now on sale for Union Street Gallery’s 2017 Garden Walk to take place on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Spend the day visiting this year’s must-see gardens from Homewood south to Park Forest, to near-by Monee, east[Read More…]
The Center for Multicultural Communities Presents Program ‘Systemic Racism, Its History and Significance’ on June 27
HOMEWOOD—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2017. The Center for Multicultural Communities will presents a program ‘Systemic Racism, Its History and Significance’ on June 27 at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Let’s unpack the subject of racism and understand it. Believe it or not, there was a time when it did not exist.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 25, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Attention all budding artists: Tall Grass Arts Association is hosting a ‘Paint & Sip with Georgia O’Keefe’ on Saturday, July 15. This event is a fundraiser to help support the Tall Grass Gallery and School by participating in this evening of creating your own painting while enjoying music, hors[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan: Bipartisan Negotiation on Workers’ Comp Bill to Continue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Saturday: “At the request of Leader Durkin, House Democrats have agreed to postpone a vote on workers’ compensation legislation in the House Labor Committee and will continue working with our Republican colleagues to craft a bipartisan agreement.[Read More…]
Tired Of Illinois Press Release Wars: Rauner Must Stop The Bullshit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sake of the good people of Illinois, all Illinoisans, Governor Rauner must give in. I’m tired of the press release wars. I’m tired of the statements from this or that legislative leader. I’m tired of all of it, and it must end now. Now. Today.[Read More…]
