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October 1: Chicago Domestic Violence Service Providers Call for Springfield to Walk in Our Children’s Shoes

Envision a life without Domestic Violence Services and say NO MORE CUTS, CHOOSE REVENUE CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network will host a rally on October 1 to launch the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will take place outdoors at the James Thompson Center Plaza, 100[Read More…]

NOW: ‘Bullies Throwing a Lot of Bull’

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2015. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill on House Oversight Committee’s Hearing on Planned Parenthood: “Bullies throwing a lot of bull.” That’s how Planned Parenthood Vice President Dawn Laguens described the hours-long ordeal endured by her boss, Cecile Richards today. And it’s entirely accurate. Shame on those[Read More…]

October 1: Early Sales of Marijuana to Adults 21 and Older Begins in Oregon

Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries May Temporarily Sell Recreational Marijuana to Adults; Lawmakers Allow Early Sales to Curb Illicit Use and Sale of Marijuana OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2015. Beginning October 1st, adults 21 and older will be able to legally purchase marijuana at existing medical marijuana dispensaries. Possession of marijuana became legal[Read More…]

7 in 10 Students Who Currently use Tobacco used a Flavored Product

New data show importance of addressing all forms of tobacco use, including flavored products 7 out of 10 middle and high school students and who currently use tobacco have used a flavored product. Full infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2015. An estimated 70 percent of U.S. middle and high school students[Read More…]

Thursday, Oct. 1: #TheyDontCare: A Musical March for Rekia Boyd

Connecting the murder of Rekia Boyd to the criminalization of young Black people. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2015. CHICAGO 9/30: On Thursday, October 1st, middle school students from the Village Leadership Academy (VLA) and the family of Rekia Boyd will hold a musical march beginning at 5:30pm at Rekia’s Tree, at 15th[Read More…]

Department of Justice

Melrose Park Police Department Detective Arrested For Possession With Intent To Distribute Cocaine And Illegal Firearm Possession

CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2015.  A Melrose Park detective was arrested yesterday for allegedly attempting to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The defendant, GREGORY SALVI, was arrested following an investigation by the Chicago[Read More…]

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