WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Senator Durbin’s Media Staff U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today questioned executives from Facebook, Twitter, and Google at a hearing of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism entitled “Extremist Content and Russian Disinformation Online: Working with Tech to Find Solutions”. The hearing examined[Read More…]
Day: October 31, 2017
Veterans Celebrated Throughout November at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Georges Sanon The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with various activities intended to honor those who have served. All events are open to the public, and most will be held on the college’s main[Read More…]
As GOP Releases Tax Plan, Patriotic Millionaires Issue Dire Warning to the Middle Class
Group launches Taxpayer Action Center with dozens of think tanks and grassroots organizations. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Sam Quigley Today, in response to the official release of the House GOP Tax Plan, the Patriotic Millionaires issued a dire warning to middle class Americans: “When millionaires get a tax cut,[Read More…]
21st Century Snack Foods is Voluntarily Recalling Dark Chocolate Almonds
Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 21st Century Snack Foods, of Ronkonkoma NY 11779, is voluntarily issuing the following recall: Dark Chocolate Almonds: Packaged in a 6 oz peg / stand up bag. UPC# 030603 228549. Affected Lot #’s are 16100[Read More…]
‘Abuelita’ Genoveva Ramirez Announces Victory in Immigration Legal Battle
After years of organizing and a lawsuit later, the 67-year-old Chicagoland immigrant grandmother fights and wins deferred action, stopping her deportation from the U.S. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Reyna Wences [email protected] Genoveva Ramirez is a 67-year-old grandmother, originally from Mexico, who has lived in the United States for nearly two[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department Now Offering Flu Shots
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 The Park Forest Health Department is now offering flu shots in its office located in the lower level of Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The cost is: $30 for those ages 19 through 64, $20 for those 18 years and under, Free for[Read More…]
Illinois House Speaker Madigan Passes Harassment Protections Through Committee
Announces Creation of Task Force to Recommend Further Changes CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Jon Maxson House Speaker Michael J. Madigan outlined a plan to combat sexual harassment in state government Tuesday, passing legislation through a House committee that will require all lawmakers, staff and lobbyists to complete annual harassment[Read More…]
November is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Evelyn Sterling November is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest. There will be raffles, gifts, programs, food music and lots of fun for Park Foresters of all ages. Here’s the list of events: Water Bill Raffle Starting November 1-29 Village of Park Forest, 350[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Adults with Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Stephanie Caccomo, FDA Media The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today granted accelerated approval to Calquence (acalabrutinib) for the treatment of adults with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one prior therapy. “Mantle cell lymphoma is a particularly aggressive cancer,” said[Read More…]
FDA Takes Unprecedented Step Toward More Efficient Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Inspections
Agency completes eight capability assessments as part of the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the U.S. and European Union Silver Spring, Marland—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Lyndsay Meyer, FDA Media The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the agency will recognize eight European drug regulatory authorities as capable of conducting inspections[Read More…]