Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018 By: Theresa Eisenman The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk), a new type of antiretroviral medication for adult patients living with HIV who have tried multiple HIV medications in the past (heavily treatment-experienced) and whose HIV infections cannot be successfully treated with[Read More…]
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#TimStrong Street Dedication, Briskets for Brody: The Manager’s Report
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick provides a report to members of the Village Board at Monday meetings. Besides community events, Manager Mick highlights job opportunities, updates the board and the public on Village issues, and requirements — like vehicle stickers — the public, and board members, need to[Read More…]
Public Invited to Come Aboard NASA’s First Mission to Touch the Sun (Video)
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe named in honor of Eugene Parker, professor emeritus at the University of Chicago Washington—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2018 By: Dwayne Brown and Karen Fox Want to get the hottest ticket this summer without standing in line? NASA is inviting people around the world to submit their names online[Read More…]
Governors State University Board Approves Tuition Freeze
University Park, IL. –(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2018 By: Keisha Dyson Students enrolling at Governors State University can count on tuition staying the same next year following a unanimous vote by its trustees for no tuition increase. The board’s decision at its March 2 meeting to hold tuition flat keeps a college[Read More…]
Cook County Commissioner Candidate Forums to be Held on March 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown A forum for the Cook County Commissioner candidates in the 5th and 6th districts will be held at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, on Saturday, March 10. This forum is co-sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Park[Read More…]
Immigrant Rights Activists Submit FOIA to Mayor Emanuel to Uncover Information About Potential Ice Raids in Chicago
Activists in Chicago submitted two FOIAs requests today for the Mayor of Chicago to release any information on pending ICE activity in the city Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2018 Contact: Reyna Wences Today immigrant rights organizations gathered at Daley Plaza to announce the submission of two FOIAs requesting that the Mayor’s[Read More…]
UChicago Student-run Hackathons Use Uncommon Approaches to Educate and Inspire
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2018 By: Rob Mitchum A phone app to help the elderly remember family members’ faces. Software that transforms door knocks into a text alert for hearing-impaired users. Turn signals, but for people. A multiplayer game where crows wage war against…celery? All designed—and sometimes even built—at the University of[Read More…]
US Aircraft Carrier Carl Vinson Arrives in Vietnam for Historic Visit
DA NANG, Vietnam (NNS) –(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2018 BY: Carl Vinson Strike Group Public Affairs USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, for a scheduled port call March 5, marking the first time a U.S. aircraft carrier has visited the country in more than 40 years. The aircraft[Read More…]
Al Gore Film ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ at Local Sierra Club Meeting on March 12
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2018 By: Patrick Coffey The next meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be on Monday, March 12th, at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. in Frankfort at 6:45 pm. Please note: The meeting starts 30 minutes before the regular time to allow for the 100 minute film. The[Read More…]
Police Need Your Help: Shots Fired Sunday Morning on Marquette St.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Park Forest Police Department request help from the public regarding a report of shots fired Sunday morning on Marquette Street. According to a statement released by the PFPD, dispatch received a call of shots fired at approximately 5:40 a.m. this morning in the 100[Read More…]
