Federal waiver grants DCFS flexibility to better care for fostered youth SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Federal Administration for Children, Youth, and Families has granted Illinois a waiver of restrictions on federal foster-care funds to let the Illinois Department of Children and Families address family problems without having to[Read More…]
Day: January 20, 2017
Illinois Film Industry Generates $499 Million in 2016
Chicago named #5 Best Place to Live and Work as a Moviemaker CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Illinois FILM Office announced that Illinois’ film industry generated $499 million in estimated Illinois spending, a 51 percent increase over the same period last year. This adds to the 18 percent increase that[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Jan. 20, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2017. On Jan. 19, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 39 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq,[Read More…]
Women’s Rights are Human Rights; Tomorrow We March
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. In just a few hours, Donald Trump will become the 45th president of the United States. As women’s basic freedoms are threatened in the US and around the world, we are joining hands with activists to send a loud and clear message to all those in[Read More…]
Chicago’s Women’s March Announces New Rally Site and March Route, Jan. 19, 2017
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2017 – The expected number of attendees for the Women’s March on Chicago continues to grow exponentially. Due to the large crowds expected for Jan. 21 march, organizers today announced a new rally site and march route. So far, more than 50,000 people have confirmed attendance on[Read More…]
CPS-WIDE INAUGURATION WALKOUT: Students at Various Chicago Public Schools Will Walk Out and Head to the Resist Trump Rally in Daley Plaza at 3 p.m.
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. The Chicago Students Union has coordinated a walkout across Chicago Public Schools today after 7th period to demonstrate to the Trump administration that the students of Chicago are prepared to defend their schools and communities.The nomination of vastly unqualified cabinet members like Betsy DeVos and the[Read More…]
Glenbard East High School Students Plan Walk-Out, Rally to Protest Trump Inauguration
LOMBARD –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2017. On January 20th, 2017 students at Glenbard East High School in suburban Lombard, IL are planning to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump. A group of students unaffiliated with the Glenbard Underground have called for a student strike and walkout at 12:45 PM. The Glenbard[Read More…]
