GENEVA—(ENEWSPF)–1 February 2018 – The human cost of South Sudan’s long-running conflict has reached “epic proportions” with the number of refugees set to rise beyond three million by the end of this year, potentially making it Africa’s largest refugee crisis since the mid-1990s, the head of the UN refugee agency[Read More…]
Month: February 2018
Mount Sharp ‘Photobombs’ Mars Curiosity Rover (Video)
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Andrew Good A new self-portrait of NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle on Vera Rubin Ridge, which it has been investigating for the past several months. Directly behind the rover is the start of a clay-rich slope scientists are eager to begin exploring. In coming[Read More…]
Chinese Studies Program at DePaul University to Welcome Year of the Dog at Feb. 16 Gala
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Li Jin Chinese New Year is all about family, food and firecrackers. This year, it’s also about Fido. The holiday, also known as Lunar New Year throughout Asia, begins on Feb. 16 and it’s the “Year of the Dog” based on the Chinese astrological signs[Read More…]
Racial Inequality Contributes to Racial Gap in Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Cristina Novoa and Jamila Taylor The United States holds the worst records for maternal and infant mortality in the developed world, according to a new Center for American Progress issue brief. The brief reveals that higher maternal and infant mortality rates among African American women drive[Read More…]
Illinois School Benefits From Chicago Blackhawks Programs
Program encourage recreational reading, healthy living, exercise and team work PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS –(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2018 By: Richard Barry What does a hockey game’s rare “hat trick play” have in common with the tricks played by the central character in Dr. Seuss’ children’s classic, The Cat in the Hat? Answer:[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Amicus Brief to Protect Public Safety Initiatives from Federal Funding Cuts
AG Madigan & 15 AGs Condemn Federal Government’s Attempts to Withhold Federal Grants for Law Enforcement Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 15 Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief in support of the City of Chicago in its lawsuit challenging the Department of Justice’s[Read More…]
Park Forest Library’s Potpourri of Lecture Series to Feature Presentation on the Underground Railroad
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Library’s Potpourri of Lecture Series on Thursday, February 8 will feature a presentation about the Underground Railroad in the Calumet region and northeast Illinois. The presentation will be by Larry McClellan and Tom Shepherd. The lecture begins at 10:30[Read More…]
Lawsuit Seeks Full Records of Chicago’s Proposal for $1 Billion+ Amazon HQ2 Bid
Lucy Parsons Labs says Mayor’s Refusal to Disclose Specifics on Huge Pledge of Taxpayer Money Violates Freedom of Information Act. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Freddy Martinez February 1, 2018 – Chicago – The Lucy Parsons Labs, today announced a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Chicago Mayor’s Office[Read More…]
League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum on Sunday, February 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown The League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum for the 38th Congressional District State Representative on Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. The Forum will be held at the Matteson Community Library, 701 School Avenue in Matteson. The event is[Read More…]
Comic Book World Marvels as a Black Shero Emerges with New Release in Graphic Novel Series, Rayven Choi
Rayven Choi book series creates a historic moment, just in time for Black History Month LOS ANGELES, CA—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Madeline Kopsick This February, Marvel’s “Black Panther” won’t be the only comic book hero making black history when award-winning writer, Shequeta L. Smith, releases the third installment of her[Read More…]
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