Author: Gary Kopycinski

White House Fact Sheet: President Obama Announces New Investments to Combat Climate Change and Assist Remote Alaskan Communities

President will announce a Federal coordinator for building climate resilience in Alaska, launch a remote Alaskan Communities Energy Efficiency Competition, and announce a city-led public-private partnership to achieve 99.7 percent clean energy on Kodiak Island. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015. Climate change is real, it is being driven by human activity,[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton Unveils Initiative to Combat America’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Since Hillary Clinton embarked on this campaign, she has heard one heartbreaking story after the next of families and communities torn apart by substance use disorders. Across the country, 23 million Americans suffer from addiction, and only 1 in 10 are being treated.   So today,[Read More…]

FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Nausea and Vomiting from Chemotherapy

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Varubi (rolapitant) to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (emesis). Varubi is approved in adults in combination with other drugs (antiemetic agents) that prevent nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of vomit-inducing (emetogenic and[Read More…]

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall 2015 – Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College September 21st

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Registration for the Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes.  Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin September 21, 2015. Prospective students should get started[Read More…]

Most Americans’ Hearts are Older Than Their Age

Higher heart age means higher risk of heart attacks and stroke Examples of actual age vs. heart age. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015.  Your heart may be older than you are – and that’s not good. According to a new CDC Vital Signs report, 3 out of 4 U.S.[Read More…]

The Drama Group Honored as Recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2015 Award of Excellence in Community Theatre

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. On September 19, 2015The Drama Group, Chicago Heights, Illinois, will be honored as the recipient of the Illinois TheatreAssociation’s2015Award of Excellence in Community Theatre.The awards presentation will take as partof the Illinois TheatreAssociation’s42nd Annual Convention, Celebrating Our Theatre Community: Advocating, Connecting,and Supporting,which will be held at[Read More…]

Freedom for Man Sentenced to Life for Nonviolent Marijuana Offense

Twenty-one years behind bars: Missouri’s governor commuted Jeff Mizanskey’s sentence, thanks to help from 400,000 petition signers, a plea from the prosecutor and an international campaign spearheaded by Show-Me Cannabis. Billboard Urging Governor to Free Jeff Mizanskey. Source: Show-Me Cannabis  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — (ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2015. Jeff Mizanskey walked[Read More…]

Renowned Sculptor Richard Howard Hunt Honored Guest at Carts & Cocktails Benefit Fundraiser on September 26

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Set within over 100 acres of natural prairie landscape, The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is Illinois’ largest outdoor sculpture museum, showcasing 31 contemporary works on the campus of Governors State University. As a free community resource for 37 years, open 365 days a year, the[Read More…]

Husband and Wife Charged with Sex Trafficking of Minor

Springfied, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marcus Dewayne Thompson, 28, and his wife Robin Thompson, 24, from Park Hills, Missouri, were charged by a criminal complaint, unsealed on August 24, 2015, in federal court in East St. Louis, Illinois, for one count of sex trafficking of a minor by force, fraud, or coercion, and[Read More…]

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