Day: July 17, 2017

alcoholism

NIH Findings Link Aldosterone with Alcohol Use Disorder

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. A new study led by scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, demonstrates that aldosterone, a hormone produced in the adrenal glands, may contribute to alcohol use disorder (AUD). The novel research, conducted in collaboration[Read More…]

Chicago Community Bond Fund

Chicago Community Bond Fund Welcomes Tentative Victory in Fight to End Money Bond & Pretrial Detention

Judge Evans issues money bond rule change. Advocates say that if properly implemented, it could significantly reduce the population of Cook County Jail. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2017. The Chicago Community Bond Fund welcomes Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans’ new rule that, if implemented, will significantly decrease the use of money[Read More…]

Operaion Inherent Resolve

U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq, July 17, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]

Pacific coast fracking

Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempt to Dismiss Case Challenging Offshore Fracking in California

LOS ANGELES—(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017.  A federal court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s effort to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the approval of fracking in federal waters off California. The suit — filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and Wishtoyo Foundation — notes that the government violated the National Environmental[Read More…]

2017 Illinois floods

Attorney General Madigan Warns Illinois Residents to be on Alert for Flood-related Repair Scams

Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2017.  Following last week’s heavy rainfall and resulting flooding in northern Illinois and the Chicago area, Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned residents in impacted areas to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need to repair flood damaged property. Madigan[Read More…]

Park Forest Carnival

4th Annual Park Forest Carnival August 10 – 13

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017.  Park Forest’s Youth Commission will host its 4th Annual Carnival on August 10 through 13 in DownTown Park Forest (corner of Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Drive).  There will be games, rides, food and lots of fun for the whole family. Source: http://villageofparkforest.com

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