Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) applauded the bipartisan approval of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project by the Illinois legislature. Earlier this year, Duckworth urged the Federal Department of Transportation to sign off on a final agreement that allows the State of Illinois to begin construction.[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
Anti-smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Dependence
NIH researchers seek to expand treatment options Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. A smoking-cessation medication may be a viable option for the treatment of alcohol dependence, according to a study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The study found that varenicline (marketed under the name Chantix), approved in 2006[Read More…]
Adult Prescription Drug Use Linked to Poisonings in Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. As adult prescription medication use has increased, so have rates of poisonings in children with these medications, according to a study in the July 2013 Pediatrics. The study, “Adult Prescription Drug Use and Pediatric Medication Exposures and Poisonings,” published online June 3, found poisonings[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce Popular Restaurant Pop-Ups Return to Taste of Chicago
Twenty Restaurants will “Pop Up” for a Day or Two at Taste; Daily Pop-Up Booth will be Added Offering More Dining Options CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that the 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Joins D.C. Students to Launch National Fishing and Boating Week
Underscores important contributions that fishing, boating make in outdoor recreation economy WASHINGTON D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Surrounded by more than 200 fourth- to seventh-grade students casting fishing lines and donning life jackets, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined partners of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to launch National[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court DNA Swab Ruling
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. The following can be attributed to Steven R. Shapiro, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, in response to the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision upholding the DNA testing of arrestees in Maryland v. King: “Today’s decision creates a gaping new exception to the Fourth Amendment. As[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $73 Million in Federal Aid Helping Illinois Families Impacted by Floods
Federal Support Approved for More than 26,000 People to Date SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $73 million in federal aid has been approved to date to help more than 26,000 people and households affected by severe flooding in April. The assistance includes grants to help[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Hagel on the Passing of Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg, the last World War II veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate. Frank was a good friend and respected colleague. He was a strong advocate for the men and women of our[Read More…]
Governors State University Offers Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Course
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013 – Business professionals can learn methods of project planning and statistical tools during the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Course offered this summer at Governors State University. The course will take place at GSU on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, between July 6[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Senator Lautenberg
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg, a proud New Jerseyan who lived America’s promise as a citizen, and fought to keep that promise alive as a senator. The son of working-class immigrants, Frank joined the Army during[Read More…]
