Asteroid trace over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on 15 February 2013 EU–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2013. The first firm details of the 15 February asteroid impact in Russia, the largest in more than a century, are becoming clear. ESA is carefully assessing the information as crucial input for developing the Agency’s asteroid-hunting effort.[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn, Mayor Emanuel and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Announce the Construction of a 1,200-Room ‘Headquarters Hotel’ Near McCormick Place
The Full-Service Hotel Will Serve Convention and Trade Show Business Visitors, Create Nearly 2,500 Construction Jobs and 500 Permanent Jobs, and Stimulate Economic Growth in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Today Governor Pat Quinn, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the construction[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Critical Roadway To Major New Community Development
$4.6 Million Investment Created 300 Construction Jobs; Supports more than 1,400 Additional Jobs When Pullman Park Development Opens CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. As part of his commitment to create jobs and support economic growth, Governor Pat Quinn was joined yesterday by community and business leaders to reopen a critical roadway to[Read More…]
Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Seriously Ill Patients Introduced in West Virginia
CHARLESTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2013. Delegate Mike Manypenny (D-Taylor) introduced a bill today to allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. It has been referred to the House Health and Human Resources Committee, and advocates are calling on the committee to hold a hearing[Read More…]
Congressman Mike Quigley Endorses Robin Kelly for 2nd Congressional District Special Election
CHICAGO, IL.—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2013. Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-5) and Robin Kelly released the following statements: “I’m honored to throw my complete support behind Robin Kelly in her bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Robin has proven herself to be a dedicated public servant and is the right person[Read More…]
Farmworker and Environmental Groups Urge EPA to Act on Farmworker Protection Standards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. On February 14, Beyond Pesticides joined with Earthjustice, Farmworker Justice, and a number of other environmental and farmworker organizations to submit a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson, urging for long overdue revisions to the Workers Protection Standard (WPS) of the Federal Insecticide,[Read More…]
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Juniors Are IHSA Speech State Champs
Southland College Prep Charter High School juniors who took the State Championship in Dramatic Acting Duet competition at the IHSA Tournament are (left to right) Alexus Newson, Park Forest, and Morgan Brown, Matteson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Peoria, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School juniors, Morgan Brown, of Matteson and Alexus[Read More…]
Proof: Cosmic Rays Come from Exploding Stars
The W44 supernova remnant is nestled within and interacting with the molecular cloud that formed its parent star. Fermi’s LAT detects GeV gamma rays (magenta) produced when the gas is bombarded by cosmic rays, primarily protons. Radio observations (yellow) from the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array near Socorro, N.M.,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 18, 2013
Gathering at St. Irenaeus Friday for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry are, left to right, Judy Thorne of Bollingbrook, Jane Weivman, Mary and Chuck Bulger of Park Forest. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays during Lent. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2013.[Read More…]
Chicagoans Unite In Grant Park Against Keystone XL Pipeline
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Calling on President Obama to match the promises of his campaign, at 11:00AM on Sunday, Feb 17, over 300 residents of Chicago united in Grant Park in opposition to the Keystone XL oil pipeline. In solidarity with over 50,000 protesters in Washington, DC today, they called[Read More…]
