Day: January 3, 2014

Illinois Health Department Warns Residents About Hypothermia and Frostbite Risk as Cold Grips the State

Even cool indoor temperatures can trigger hypothermia SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2014.  As below freezing temperatures hit Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reminding residents about two health conditions caused by cold winter weather that can lead to serious injury and even death – hypothermia and[Read More…]

Clean Up Efforts Continue After First Major Storm of 2014 – Anticipating Round Two As New Storm Enters Illinois with Snow on Saturday and Colder Temps

IDOT Winter Weather Crews Currently Clearing Shoulder Drift Buildup Due to Blowing Snow CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2014.  The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that winter weather crews are continuing cleanup from Winter Storm Hercules, the New Year’s Day storm, with additional winter storm advisories coming for Saturday night and[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Opens More Than 100 Warming Centers to Help Residents Beat the Bitter Cold

State agencies urge safety during record low temperatures CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn is urging residents to take advantage of the state’s warming centers as temperatures across the state dip to dangerous lows. The state has opened more than 100 warming centers across Illinois to provide respite from the[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, January 3, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing SOUTH SUDAN Deteriorating Security Situation / Drawdown of Personnel in Juba Ambassador Booth in Ethiopia for Talks TURKEY/SYRIA Reports of Truck Stopped at Turkey-Syria Border Reports of Turkish Journalist Abducted in Syria IRAQ/SYRIA Violence in Iraq / Syria Destabilizing Threat of al-Qaeda[Read More…]

Department of Justice Takes Steps to Strengthen Federal Background Check System for Firearms Transfers

Proposed Regulation Would Clarify Who Is Prohibited from Possessing Firearms for Mental Health Reasons Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2014. The Department of Justice today announced it is proposing a regulation that will clarify who, due to mental health reasons, is prohibited under federal law from receiving, possessing, shipping or transporting firearms. [Read More…]

White House Fact Sheet: Strengthening the Federal Background Check System to Keep Guns out of Potentially Dangerous Hands

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2014. Today, the Administration is announcing two new executive actions that will help strengthen the federal background check system and keep guns out of the wrong hands.  The Department of Justice (DOJ) is proposing a regulation to clarify who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal[Read More…]

Planned Parenthood: Birth Control Benefit Remains in Effect for Millions of Women; Religious Organizations Are Able to Opt Out

Court filing by Obama Administration today makes clear that the religious group that filed emergency challenge is not required to cover contraception WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2014.  This morning, the Department of Justice filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court that makes clear that the religious organization that filed an emergency[Read More…]

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