Washington, DC —(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2018 Contact: Karen Conner Using the wrong measure of inflation could result in the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) raising interest rates prematurely, needlessly keeping people out of work and undermining the intention of its 2.0 percent average inflation target. That warning, as well as a solution, is[Read More…]
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More Than 140 Organizations Condemn President Trump’s Call to Execute People for Nonviolent Drug Offenses
UN to Release Annual “World Drug Report” While Reformers Rally Worldwide; Groups Accuse Singapore of Using False Drug Use Data to Justify Death Penalty Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2018 Contact: David Borden A growing coalition with over 140 organizations as of this writing has condemned President Trump’s call to institute the[Read More…]
Brent Fogt’s “Re Pose” Exhibition at South Suburban College Through August 30
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2018 By: South Suburban College Communications The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition located in the Dulgar Gallery on SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. An exhibition of art works by Brent Fogt titled “Re[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Drug Derived from Marijuana to Treat Rare, Severe Forms of Epilepsy
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2018 Contacts: Michael Felberbaum and Sandy Walsh The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and[Read More…]
Illinois Monitoring Possible Algal Bloom on the Illinois River
Residents advised to be cautious when recreating and be aware of blue-green algae SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2018. Illinois officials have been alerted to a possible algal bloom on the Illinois River and are actively monitoring conditions to keep communities and residents informed. Illinois residents are advised to use caution while[Read More…]
FDA Approves Automated Insulin Delivery and Monitoring System for Use in Younger Pediatric Patients
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2018 Contact: Stephanie Caccomo The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system, a diabetes management device that is intended to automatically monitor glucose (sugar) and provide appropriate basal insulin doses with little or no input from[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Adopts New Public Engagement Platform; Seeks Public Input
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 The Village of Park Forest is excited to announce the launch of Polco, an innovative engagement platform where residents can directly provide input to the local government decision-making process. By using Polco, the village is making public participation easier for residents by meeting them where[Read More…]
The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links Awards “Full-Ride” Scholarships to Three SSC Students
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links presented $15,000 in scholarship funds to South Suburban College students Jasmine Carter (Country Club Hills), Cherise Miskell (Dolton), and Adeline Hodge (South Holland) at the SSC Foundation’s Academic Achievement Reception May[Read More…]
Prairie State College Driving Academy Graduate and Apprentice Plans to Grow Trucking Business
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 By: Prairie State Communications Apprenticeship programs meet the skilled workforce needs of American industry by connecting job seekers looking to learn new skills with employers looking for qualified workers. This results in a workforce with industry-driven training and employers with a competitive edge. Thanks to a[Read More…]
Report Links Poor Medical Care to Deaths in ICE Detention
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 Contact: ACLU Media Poor medical treatment contributed to more than half the deaths reported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a 16-month period, Human Rights Watch, the American Civil Liberties Union, Detention Watch Network, and National Immigrant Justice Center said in a report released today.[Read More…]
