Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2009. What follows is an addition to the supplemental request currently being considered by Congress regarding 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 2, 2009 Dear Madam Speaker: On April 30, I wrote to you to request funding for the 2009 H1Nl flu outbreak. Since[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2009. The Honorable Edward M. KennedyThe Honorable Max BaucusUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Kennedy and Senator Baucus: The meeting that we held today was very productive and I want to commend you for your leadership — and the hard work your Committees are doing on[Read More…]

IL H1N1 Flu Update SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2009.  The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 1,268 cases of H1N1 influenza in Illinois and four people diagnosed with the virus, all with underlying medical conditions, have died. “We must continue to take precautions to avoid getting sick – such as[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2009. Summary of Situation Current Statistics According to data reported to the CDC by 12 AM (midnight) ET on June 1, 2009, there are 11,054 confirmed and probable cases of H1n1 influenza in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.  The U.S. confirmed death count[Read More…]

Winners of the BIG Event 2009 Firefighters Cook-off:(Left to Right) Steve Zook, Jim Leibach, Ken Marotzke, Scott Hemesath, Dan Ennesser ( Chicago ), Jim Waranoski (Chicago Ridge). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The competition was fierce, but four fire departments emerged as champions of their craft at Sertoma’s sixth annual BIG[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met the evening of Tuesday, May 12 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. After the business meeting, club member Robert Beadle, presented a program on agates. Beadle shared several specimens of agates including Mexican Crazy Lace, Union Rd. Agates, named from[Read More…]

From left to right: Justin Doup, Jim White, and Donald Bartak. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– To make a difference in the lives of others, Jim White shares his love of music, Donald Bartak uses his understanding of math, and Justin Doup applies his leadership skills. These three individuals are[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) prepares individuals to become trained firefighters and valuable members of their departments through the college’s Firefighter II certificate program. PSC recently held a ceremony recognizing the newest graduates from the program. The graduates are Luis Bagatella, Chicago Heights Fire Department; Bryan Bialeki, Monee[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A summer vacation from school doesn’t mean students must take a vacation from learning. Prairie State College (PSC) is bringing back its popular Kids@College program to provide area students with learning opportunities giving them a jump start on the upcoming school year. Kids@College is a two-week summer[Read More…]