Funding from Chicago Department of Aviation to connect unemployed local residents with job opportunities at companies that contract with O’Hare International Airport CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2013. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will provide up to $1.6 million in funding over three years for[Read More…]
Year: 2013
New Study Shows that Innovative Chat/Text Tools Can Reach Young People with Sex and Health Information During Critical Moments
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Septemeber 23, 2013. A new study published Friday, September 20, in the Journal of Medical Internet Research shows that, in its first year, Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s innovative Chat/Text program was able to reach 32,589 young people with critical information about sex and health in moments of intense[Read More…]
$9.7 Million in Continued Funding to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities Announced by US Labor Department
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2013. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy today announced a total of $9,721,837 in continued funding for organizations managing consortia that develop models, provide technical assistance and share best practices to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. “We must provide every opportunity for[Read More…]
Advertising Campaign Pressures Xcel Energy to Retire 2 Units at Sherco Coal Plant
Minnesota Beyond Coal Campaign marks final push for public comment deadline to urge retirement of Sherco, the state’s largest polluter MINNEAPOLIS, MN—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2013. Today outside Xcel Energy’s Minneapolis headquarters and outside an Xcel Energy office in St. Cloud, the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign held press events announcing a[Read More…]
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Mobile Medical Apps
Tailored approach supports innovation while protecting consumer safety Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2013. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical applications, or apps, which are software programs that run on mobile communication devices and perform the same functions as traditional medical devices.[Read More…]
Send Your Comment to USDA: Stop Antibiotics in Organic Fruit Production, Allow Full Public Participation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2013. Don’t let USDA stop your voice from being heard on organic. The meaningfulness of the USDA organic label is threatened because the standards and public oversight governing organic are under attack. Say No to Antibiotics in Organic Fruit Production Help us make sure that the last[Read More…]
EPA Encourages Homeowners to Care for Their Septic Systems During SepticSmart Week
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2013. Proper septic system care and maintenance is vital to protecting public health and preserving valuable water resources. During the first-ever SepticSmart Week, September 23-27, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging homeowners to take action to ensure their septic systems are functioning properly. Nearly one quarter[Read More…]
Video: Sights and Sounds of the 2013 Park Forest Art Fair
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Beginning with the Grande Prairie Singers, some sights and sounds of the 2013 Park Forest Art Fair — mostly in increments of 10 seconds or less, after the Singers’ first song. Enjoy!
Crafters and Great Food Continue Tradition at Marian Catholic Oktoberfest
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Nearly every space of Marian Catholic High School will be turned into a crafter’s dreamland when the Marian Catholic High School Band Parents Association presents their 32nd annual Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show on Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 crafters will fill[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 23, 2013
Camille, age 5, gets her face Sunday painted by an artist at the Park Forest Art Fair. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2013. This Saturday, September 28, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will participate in Smithsonian Magazine’s Ninth Annual ‘Museum Day Live!’ event. The museum will open[Read More…]
