Fort Worth, TX—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Retail cannabis distribution in Colorado is associated with a reduction in opioid-related mortality, according to data published online ahead of print in The American Journal of Public Health. A team of investigators from the University of North Texas School[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Releases Report on Trump’s ACA Sabotage Efforts, Promotes November 1 Open Enrollment
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: Office of Senator Dick Durbin U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) this week released a new report which details the Trump Administration’s deliberate, year-long efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the impact of this sabotage on patients and families in Illinois. “1,000 Cuts:[Read More…]
UChicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Partner on Major Innovation Initiative
Collaboration is first project in statewide plan for tech and economic development CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: University of Chicago News The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are launching a partnership dedicated to research and technology development for some of society’s most pressing challenges, from producing[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Urges Students to Consider Careers in Manufacturing
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2017 By: Office of Gov. Rauner Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted exciting new advanced manufacturing career opportunities with a group of over 150 students from five Chicago high schools today at a National Manufacturing Month event. The event took place at the Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus, 4300[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Two Elementary Schools*
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly donated 137 books to two south suburban elementary schools from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Kids love to read. We need to do our part to make it easy for them to pick[Read More…]
Help Park Forest Police Department Win K9 Grant
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Park Forest Communications When K9 Tobi retired from service this summer, the Park Forest Police Department’s K9 unit, which had been active for the past 25 years or more, came to a hiatus. As the Department looked to find and fund ways to continue[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Failing to Disclose Immigration Records
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with nine other attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for its failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for information relating to the[Read More…]
Congressman Tom Marino Withdraws His Name as Drug Czar Nominee
Advocates Opposed Marino and Urge Trump to Nominate Candidate Who Will Prioritize Public Health Instead of Criminal Punishment Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Drug Policy Alliance Today, U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) withdrew his name from consideration to become the Trump administration’s drug czar following revelations from a Washington Post/60[Read More…]
Flu Shots Now Available at Park Forest Health Department
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017. Flu shots are available now at the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus. The cost is $30 for those ages 19 through 64, $20 for those 18 years and under, and free for Medicare Part B recipients (must bring copy of card). No appointment is[Read More…]
Vegas Magic Comes to Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on October 27
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2017 By: Governors State University Communications On Friday, October 27, the Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Governors State University (GSU) will host Israel Mandrake and members of the League of Uncensored Gentlemen, a Las Vegas magic and comedy show, during a fundraising event for the[Read More…]
