People with disabilities joined caregivers, frontline workers, public employees in appeal to governor to end harsh austerity agenda that hurts thousands, as allies prepare to carry message to Springfield for Wednesday State of State address. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. If Valentine’s Day is about sharing the love, it’s time for Illinois’[Read More…]
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Southeast Environmental Task Force to Screen Documentary ‘Time to Choose’ on Sunday, February 19
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2017. The Southeast Environmental Task Force will screen the documentary film ‘Time to Choose’ on February 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 13300 South Baltimore in Chicago. This documentary explains some causes of climate change and what can be done to address them…but what you might[Read More…]
Flynn’s Resignation Proves Need for Commission to Investigate Russian Interference, Says Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Michael Flynn has resigned as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser over allegations of inappropriate or illegal contact with the Russian government. These allegations raise serious questions about the ability of President Trump to safeguard American national security. They also question the veracity of claims that no[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th Street, Lansing. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification and to learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time home-buyer programs,[Read More…]
Thousands of Consumers Show Love for Bees on Valentine’s Day, Demand Ace Hardware and True Value Stop selling Bee-Killing Pesticides
5,000+ people across the country deliver valentines to retailers urging them to “show bees some love” WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. This Valentine’s week, over 5,000 people coast-to-coast are swarming Ace Hardware and Home Depot stores to support the bees that pollinate flowers, strawberries and many other Valentine’s Day essentials. Friends[Read More…]
New Protest Escalates Ohio Fracking Fight
Federal Government Shrugs Off Threat to Climate, Groundwater, Wildlife Habitat in Wayne National Forest ATHENS, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Conservation groups this week filed an administrative protest challenging a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease auction slated for Ohio’s Wayne National Forest. The protest takes aim at the Bureau’s refusal to[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates El Salvador Travel Warning, February 14, 2017
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to El Salvador due to the high rates of crime and violence. El Salvador has one of the highest homicide levels in the world and crimes such as extortion, assault and robbery[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 14, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2017. On Feb. 13, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. Syria In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 21 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft; as well as rocket artillery against ISIS[Read More…]
Interfaith Rally Calls for National Day of Action Wednesday, Feb. 15
Coalition gathers to protest the Islamophobic & racist agendas of US & Israeli leaders WASHINGTON DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017 — A coalition of national faith-based organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace, Friends of Sabeel North America and American Muslims for Palestine, organized rallies in more than a dozen cities nationwide on[Read More…]
Illinois Seniors to Lead Demonstration Against Trump Administration and Potential Cuts to Social Security Tuesday, Feb. 14
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Concerned seniors from Jane Addams Senior Caucus will lead Chicago’s fourth #ResistTrumpTuesdays on Tues, Feb 14, 2017 beginning at 3:30 PM at the NW corner of Jackson and Dearborn, outside the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building. Attendees will march to the JP Morgan Chase building on[Read More…]
