CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. On Saturday, January 16th, the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter in coordination with Assata’s Daughters and Black Lives Matter Chicago, will lead a march and rally in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s movement work in Chicago and to continue the fight against police[Read More…]
Day: January 14, 2016
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Jan. 9, 2016
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 284,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 277,000. The 4-week moving average was 278,750, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Jan. 13, 2016
Omaha, Nebraska–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2016 – 4:32 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Omaha! (Applause.) Thank you! (Applause.) Oh! Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Well, thank you so much. Thank you, Omaha. (Applause.) That’s so nice, thank you. Go, Mavericks! (Applause.) This is quite a place you got here. (Applause.) It’s still[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, Jan. 13, 2016
En Route Omaha, Nebraska–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2016 – 1:39 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to lovely Omaha, Nebraska. The President is looking forward to the visit to highlight a couple of things. Obviously, you had the opportunity to hear[Read More…]
Black Youth Project 100 to Lead Symbolic Funeral Procession on Friday, Jan. 15 to Honor Black Lives Lost to State-sanctioned Violence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. On Friday, January 15th The Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter will lead a symbolic traveling funeral procession to remember Black lives lost to police violence and institutional racism in the City of Chicago. The coffins in the funeral procession will be sent to Chicago City[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Students Announce Action Planned for Friday, January 15 for Educational Equality
CPS students march for educational equality and for an immediate resolution to avoid massive layoffs this year. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. On Friday, January 15 Chicago Public School students from around the city will march for educational equality from the Thompson Center to Benito Juarez HS. Students will gather at the[Read More…]
Failure of Emanuel Administration to Push Through Swap Payments a Victory for Working Families
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 206. The Emanuel Administration’s plan to voluntarily pay $106 million in predatory interest rate swap termination penalties failed to gain City Council approval Wednesday. Thanks to the bold efforts of the Progressive Caucus and grassroots leaders, $200 million in water revenue bonds, which included funds to pay[Read More…]
Report: State Regulations Allow Rampant Natural Gas Waste
Strong BLM rule needed to prevent resource waste, protect public health, royalties, environment OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2016. Today, the Western Environmental Law Center and Western Organization of Resource Councils released a report on state oil and gas regulations for methane waste. The authors performed extensive research to determine whether anticipated federal[Read More…]
‘Not Serious’ Exhibit Opens on January 27 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. Union Street Gallery (USG), 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights will feature the exhibit ‘Not Serious,’ a sculptural and installation-based work that is functional insofar as it provokes, allows, or promotes play. The exhibit will open on Wednesday, January 27. A closing reception will be held on[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Exhibit Highlighting Members of Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Through February 6
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. Union Street Gallery’s (USG) first floor is currently featuring an exhibit highlighting members of Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. USG is located at 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The exhibit will run through February 6. A reception for the show will be held on Friday, January 29[Read More…]
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