Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released this statement concerning Congressional Republicans’ bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA): “After seven years of claiming to have a credible alternative, House Republicans unveiled a bill that isn’t worth[Read More…]
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ASPIRA Educators to Strike on March 17 if No Progress in Negotiations
Marines Martinez, acting president of ACE, the Chicago ACTS Local 4343 educators’ council representing ASPIRA educators, announces a strike date of March 17 if the union cannot come to an agreement with management. (Source: Christine Geovanis) Sticking points include under $140k in additional economic support for teachers in multi-million dollar[Read More…]
Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education (S.A.G.E.) Expert to Talk at Local Sierra Club Meeting on March 13
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017. The March meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be held on Monday, March 13th. The meeting will start at 7:15 pm, at the Frankfort Public Library. Amy DiDominicis from the Children’s Farm in Palos Park will show slides and talk about the challenges and success[Read More…]
A Half-Million People Demand Disney CEO Leave Trump’s Business Advisory Council
Activists plan rally outside Disney shareholder meeting in Denver on Wednesday, March 8; Will Iger side with hate, or with families? DENVER –(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017.  Community members and activists will protest outside the Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting in Denver on Wednesday, March 8, demanding that Disney CEO Bob Iger[Read More…]
Chicago Communities to Defend the Right to Protest on Tuesday, March 7 and Say No to Trump’s Executive Order on Policing
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2017. On February 9th, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that declares war on protest and dissent. Under the title, “Preventing Violence Against … Law Enforcement Officers,” Trump is letting out the leash for his Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to attack anyone that protests against police crimes; stands[Read More…]
Israeli Cabinet Approves Proposal to Decriminalize Marijuana
Tending cannabis plants at a medical marijuana farm near Safed, Israel. Credit Baz Ratner/Reuters DPA’s Ethan Nadelmann Says Proposal a Good Symbolic Step Forward, But “The Devil Is In The Details” NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. On Sunday, Israel took a big step toward decriminalizing adult marijuana use. The Israeli Cabinet[Read More…]
Arab American Action Network Statement on Trump’s Revised #MuslimBan2 Executive Order
Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is protesting against the Department of Justice Tuesday, March 7 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. At a press conference held today following the release of Donald Trump’s revised executive order, AAAN executive director Hatem Abudayyeh, made the following statement: Donald Trump just signed a revised[Read More…]
Local Youth Rugby Raises 18,155 Books for Bernie’s Book Bank
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. Rugby Illinois challenged youth athletes to make a difference in their local community and give back to those in need. Local rugby clubs across the Chicagoland area and state will came together, collecting books to be donated to Bernie’s Book Bank. Battle of the Books, ran for[Read More…]
20th Anniversary Diversity Dinners to be Held on Saturday, April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. On Saturday, April 22, the Diversity Dinners of the South Suburbs will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. This year’s dinner will be held at Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail in Richton Park, and will include a unique theatrical production, “Incognito” performed by author and[Read More…]
90 Days, 90 Voices Calls for Stories in Response to Trump’s New Immigration Ban
Two weeks after launch, Chicago storytelling website amps up submissions CHICAGO, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. In the wake of the new immigration ban President Trump signed this morning, 90 Days, 90 Voices is asking immigrants and refugees to share their stories on a newly-launched website. Visit the site here: 90days90voices.com[Read More…]
