CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Lurking in oceans, rivers and lakes around the world are tiny, ancient animals known to few people. Bryozoans, tiny marine creatures that live in colonies, are “living fossils”—their lineage goes back to the time when multi-celled life was a newfangled concept. But until now,[Read More…]
Day: November 17, 2017
FDA Approves First Telehealth Option to Program Cochlear Implants Remotely
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Theresa Eisenman The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a remote feature for follow-up programming sessions for the Nucleus Cochlear Implant System through a telemedicine platform. The remote programming feature is indicated for patients who have had six months of experience with their[Read More…]
Chicago OIG Releases Follow-Up Report on Audit of DOAH Adjudication Timeliness
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Danielle Perry The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its May 2016 audit of the Department of Administrative Hearings’ (DOAH) efforts to ensure timely adjudication of cases. The purpose of the 2016 audit was to determine if DOAH used[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting to Take Place on December 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, December 1, beginning at 5 p.m., at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be arts, crafts, and refreshments[Read More…]
South Suburban College Dedicates 90-Year Anniversary Display
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser South Suburban College (SSC) recently hosted a dedication ceremony for the new College History Wall and Display located in the atrium of the College’s Main Campus in South Holland. The display features photos and memorabilia from the college’s 90-year history. Before cutting[Read More…]
Survey: Many Medical Cannabis Patients Cease Using Opioids
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director More than two out of three medical marijuana patients substitute cannabis in place of opioids, according to survey data compiled by Aclara Research, a Chicago-based consulting firm. Sixty-seven percent of respondents reported that they ceased their opioid use after initiating[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF0—November 17, 2017. This week, the Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Hughton O. Brown, 43, of Brooklyn, New York died Nov. 14 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident. He was[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues DuPage County Home Repair Business for Allegedly Misleading and Defrauding Hundreds of Homeowners
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit yesterday in Cook County Circuit Court against American Dream Home Improvement Inc. The lawsuit claims that ADHI deceived homeowners into hiring them to do roof and home repairs following storms. Residents living in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane,[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden,[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Tax Credit Bill to Help Property Owners Affected by July Floods
Flood Victims Tax Credit provides up to $750 for eligible taxpayers CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Governor Rauner signed into law yesterday a tax credit worth up to $750 for property owners in 18 Illinois counties where flood damages were sustained in July. The bill creates a natural disaster[Read More…]
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