CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2016. One of Chicago’s largest charter school operators narrowly averted what would have been the first strike of a charter school operator in the nation. Bargaining team members from UEU — United Educators of UNO — came to a tentative agreement with the UNO Charter School Network —[Read More…]
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In Case You Missed It: Daily Pennsylvanian — Trump and Clinton’s Alma Maters Newspapers Endorse Hillary Clinton for President
PENNSYLVANIA—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2016 Joint statement by The Daily Pennsylvanian Opinion Board and the Wellesley News Editorial Board In crafting the personas of the presidential candidates, media outlets have emphasized the role higher education has played in the development of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The relationship between the[Read More…]
Afraid of Suppressing Their Own Vote, Republicans Suddenly Deny Vote Rigging
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By kos Election’s rigged, dude. Feel free to stay home. Over the last few decades we’ve had to suffer one Republican conspiracy theory after another about Democratic voter suppression. Whether it was ACORN, or Mickey Mouse registering to vote, or voter ID, conservatives have relentlessly undermined[Read More…]
Judge Slams Rick Scott’s Florida for ‘Obscene’ Disenfranchisement
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By Joan McCarter He just keeps losing The courts are not looking kindly at Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s multiple efforts to keep people—primarily Democrats—from voting. Last week, his refusal to extend the voter registration deadline in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew was denied, and voter registration continues into[Read More…]
A Cinderella Story for the Whole Family at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 – Two daughters; one chance to marry the King. What does a father do? Does he choose one and forsake the other? Not in this tale of goodness, generosity, and love! John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale celebrates the beauty in all of[Read More…]
Missouri Man Who Set Fire to Mosque and Who Attempted Arson at Planned Parenthood Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison
Jedediah Stout MISSOURI–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Jedediah Stout, 32, of Joplin, Missouri, was sentenced today in the Western District of Missouri to 63 months in prison for setting fire to the Islamic Society of Joplin mosque as well as for two attempted arsons of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Joplin, announced[Read More…]
Press Conference of President Obama and Prime Minister Renzi of the Republic of Italy
Italian Prime Minister Renzi and President Obama Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 – 11:44 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, everybody have a seat. Salve. Once again, I want to welcome Prime Minister Renzi and his delegation back to the White House. As we all saw this morning, Matteo’s English is much[Read More…]
Leveraging Diversity Workshop at Prairie State College November 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a workshop for business leaders, professional groups and individuals who want to discover how to leverage the power of diversity in the workplace. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Adult, Training[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Cuts Ribbon on New Accenture Digital Hub
Center Features State-of-the-Art Digital Technologies; Houses More Than 500 Experts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Accenture leadership to cut the ribbon on the company’s new Digital Hub in Chicago. Located in the West Loop, the 70,000-square-foot office houses more than 500 Accenture Digital experts and is designed[Read More…]
Chicago Named Nation’s #2 City To Visit By Condé Nast Traveler
City Moves Up in Publication’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award Poll CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced Chicago has been named the nation’s #2 travel destination in Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Among the list of the nation’s top large cities, Chicago moved up from last[Read More…]
