A boy pulls a wheelchair along a debris strewn street in Al-Mashatiyeh neighbourhood of eastern Aleppo, Syria. Photo: UNHCR/Bassam Diab GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2017 – The United Nations human rights office today expressed great concern about the safety of civilians being evacuated in Syria, saying a weekend attack on a convoy[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Announces the Start of the 2017 Paving Season in Chicago
More Than One-Third of City’s Streets and Alleys Have Been Repaved under Building a New Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017.l Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced the start of the 2017 paving season in Chicago. The Mayor was joined by crews from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) who helped kicked off[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Spring Job Fair on April 28
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) invites job seekers to attend the 2017 Spring Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 28, in the Franciscan Fitness Center, located at 100 197th Place in Chicago Heights on Prairie State College’s north campus. The fair is offered in[Read More…]
Prairie State College President Winfree Receives IGEN Leadership Award
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. Dr. Terri L. Winfree, president of Prairie State College (PSC), was recently recognized with the 2017 Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Presidential Leadership Award, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in addressing and raising awareness about issues of sustainability on the PSC campus[Read More…]
As the US Determines its Role in the Global Climate Effort, Self-interested Nations Pursue the Economic Benefits of Clean Energy
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. The Trump administration is currently deciding whether the United States will remain in the Paris Agreement and stand by its climate commitments. The upcoming meetings of international forums—including the G-7 and G-20—will provide some clarity on the new U.S. role in the global climate effort and[Read More…]
New Analysis: Crime, Violence, and Murder Remain Near Historic Lows
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017.l Crime rates have dropped dramatically and remain near historic lows, despite localized increases in some places, according to a new report from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law analyzing data from the last quarter-century. In Crime Trends: 1990-2016, a team of economics[Read More…]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, April 18, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 75 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Rally for Saucedo Special Education Teacher Sarah Chambers Tuesday, April 18
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. Statement on Protest of CPS’ Removal of Distinguished Special Education Teacher & GSA Liaison Sarah Chambers: Over 100 parents, students and community members are expected to gather Tuesday afternoon, April 18 at 4 p.m. at Saucedo Elementary school, 2850 West 24th Blvd., to demand that Chicago Public Schools[Read More…]
March for Science Organizers Detail Plans for Global Events, Including Flagship March in the Nation’s Capital on April 22
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. International organizers of the world’s first-ever March for Science have set the stage for the flagship event in Washington, DC, co-organized by the Earth Day Network, as well as the more than 400 coordinated events happening across the world on April 22. The event will be[Read More…]
100 Drug Policy Researchers and Allies Will Take to the Streets of D.C. for National Science March
Researchers Call on Trump Administration to Ground Drug Policy in Facts and Science Instead of Fear and Stigma Drug Researchers Join Satellite Marches Across the Country Washington, DC. – (ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. On April 22, 2017, dozens of drug policy researchers and their allies will leave their colleges and universities[Read More…]
