Legislation Would Reinstate Money Bail As Main Option for Pretrial Release Decisions Outraged Advocates Vow to Fight Legislation and Declare that New Legislation is Inherently Discriminatory and Unjust Trenton, NJ—(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. On Monday, November 14, the Assembly Judiciary Committee will consider Assembly Bills 3507 (Sponsors: Assemblypersons McKeon (D-Essex, Morris),[Read More…]
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University of Chicago’s Stevanovich Institute to Unite Scholars Studying Questions About Knowledge Formation
Nov. 15 event part of growing effort to introduce institute to UChicago community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016 By Susan Keaton The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge is introducing itself to the University of Chicago this academic year through TED-style talks and a scholarly journal, a full roster of classes[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America Statement on Presidential Election Results
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2016. Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, released the following statement on the results of the presidential election: “Donald Trump’s vision for America and the policies he has proposed are a clear and present danger to women, our bodies, and our freedoms. Our charge every day[Read More…]
VA Celebrates New Strategic Partnerships on Veterans Day
Partnerships Affirm VA’s Commitment to Engaging External Organizations to Support Veterans and Families WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced nine new strategic partnerships that will provide additional health care and support services for Veterans and their families. These new formal relationships are the latest[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Statement on Donald Trump’s Election as Next President of the United States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2016. Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America on the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States: “Planned Parenthood has been here for 100 years, and one thing is clear: We will never back down and we will never stop[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Urges Congress to Address Backlog of Naturalization Applications
Also announces launch of a new website for the Office of New Americans during naturalization ceremony at the Chicago Cultural Center CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today sent a letter to Congress urging legislators to appropriate funds to ensure the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has enough resources to[Read More…]
Milwaukee Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison for Transporting a Minor to Illinois to Engage in Prostitution
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. A Milwaukee man was sentenced yesterday to more than 21 years in federal prison for transporting an underage girl to the Chicago area from Wisconsin to engage in prostitution. DAJUAN KEY, 31, brought the girl to the Chicago area from Madison, Wisc., in September 2013. At[Read More…]
Two Chicago Men Charged with Federal Drug and Firearm Violations in Connection with the Sale of Heroin on West Side
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Two Chicago men have been charged with federal drug and firearm violations for allegedly selling heroin out of a backyard in the North Lawndale neighborhood. DIANTE DAVIS and MARKIEASE COUSINS were arrested on Oct. 17, 2016, after they sold four zip-lock bags of heroin to an[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016.In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with several activities. All activities will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. A Missing Man Table will be displayed, beginning[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement on the Presidential Election
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2016. Prepared remarks by Michael Brune Executive Director, Sierra Club: Hello – I’m Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club. This is a deeply disappointing day for the United States, and the world. For people all over the country, the pain, anger, and fear at the[Read More…]
