Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018. The Village of Park Forest mobile app is now available. This new digital tool provides an on-the-go connection for individuals seeking resources, news, and information from their smart phones or tablets. The Village of Park Forest app can be used to enjoy convenient access to[Read More…]
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Court Reporting Open House at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on July 26
OAK FOREST, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 By: SSC Communications South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in Oak Forest Center Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this profession which offers a wide-open job market and excellent[Read More…]
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Expansion of Gulf of Mexico Drilling
Offshore drilling across 78 million acres will worsen climate change, ramp up risks to communities, wildlife Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 Contacts: Maggie Caldwell, Earthjustice, Dustin Renaud, Gulf Restoration Network, Gabby Brown, Sierra Club, and Kristen Monsell, Center for Biological Diversity Environmental groups sued the Trump administration today for opening up[Read More…]
Large Study Launched on Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 Contact: Rebecca Newton, NIMHD The largest coordinated research effort to study biological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men has begun. The $26.5 million study is called RESPOND, or Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of[Read More…]
Water Pik, Inc. Recalls Sonic-Fusion® Flossing Toothbrush
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2018 Contact: Teresa Ricketts Water Pik, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Sonic-Fusion® flossing toothbrush because the charging base may overheat with localized melting and sparking, possibly causing fire, shock or burns. Water Pik, Inc. has received consumer reports of product malfunctioning in the U.S. The recall[Read More…]
Bold Solutions to Fight Private Prison Industry’s Influence on Immigration Detention Policy
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2018 By: Michael Sozan The private prison industry spends big money in political contributions and lobbying and now stands to reap massive profits from immigration detention policy decisions made by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans, according to a new issue brief from the Center for[Read More…]
Activists Urge Illinois Governor Rauner to Act Now to Protect Voters
News of Russian hackers targeting Illinois adds urgency to the signing of SB 2273 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 Contact: Steve Held The Russian hacking of Illinois’ voter database is further galvanizing activists in support of a bill which would close a massive security vulnerability in Illinois’ voter database. SB 2273, currently[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Park Forest Area to Host Summer Social on Friday, August 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown Are you looking for an evening of fine wine and scintillating conversation? Please join the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for our summer social, “Wine and Cheese” on Friday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Richton Park Community[Read More…]
Calumet 2018 Outdoor Series ‘Walking the Freedom Trail’ on July 21
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 By: Larry McClellan and Tom Shepherd The Calumet 2018 Outdoor Series ‘Walking the Freedom Trail’ will take place on Saturday, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Tom Shepherd, a member of the Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project, as he guides a hike along the[Read More…]
FDA Announces Voluntary Recall of Several Cardiac Medicines Containing Valsartan
Possibly contains impurity Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 Contact: Sandy Walsh he U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients of a voluntary recall of several drug products containing the active ingredient valsartan, used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. This recall is due[Read More…]
