CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. District residents who missed the opportunity to register for 16-week classes at Prairie State College (PSC), or are trying to find a way to fit a course or two into their schedule, still have the opportunity to register for fall classes with PSC’s convenient flexible scheduling[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
FDA Extends Use of Promacta in Young Children with Rare Blood Disorder
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Promacta (eltrombopag) to treat low blood platelet count in pediatric patients – ages one year and older – with a rare blood disorder called chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Promacta can be used in these children when[Read More…]
NRDC: White House Initiative on Energy Efficiency Huge Step Forward
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015 – The public-private initiative announced today by the Obama Administration will ease some of the worst impacts of climate change being felt in America’s low-income communities, where parents struggle to pay high energy bills and their children suffer from intensified cases of asthma and other respiratory diseases.[Read More…]
Back-to-School? Leave the Toxics Behind
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. At the start of the school year, it is critical to check in with school administrators to make sure that students and teachers will not be exposed to hazardous pesticides used in the school’s buildings or on playing fields. Whether a parent, teacher, student, school administrator, landscaper[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: President Obama Announces New Actions to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households Across the Country
Advancing Clean Energy Technology Innovation, Cutting Energy Bills, and Creating Jobs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2015. President Obama is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change, promote clean energy and energy efficiency, drive innovation, and ensure a cleaner, more stable environment for future generations. That is why at Senator[Read More…]
Tuesday, Aug. 24: New Film Documents Public Injection Drug Use in New York, Calls for Supervised Injection Facilities
Increasing Heroin Use, Unprecedented Homelessness Crisis Drive Preventable Overdose Deaths, Disease Transmission, and Public Disorder New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2015. The documentary film Everywhere But Safe: Public Injecting in New York premieres on August 25 at the Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem. Filmed in New York City, Albany, Schenectady,[Read More…]
Chicago Artist Ruben Aguirre Opens a Solo Exhibition ‘Linements’ in Dorothea Thiel Gallery of South Suburban College
Pictured: “Illusion of the Outside” is artwork from Chicago Artist Ruben Aguirre set to display as part of his larger exhibition “Linements” at South Suburban College this month. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2015. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to announce a special guest[Read More…]
UPDATE: Police Continue To Investigate Missing Person Report of Jerrica ‘Ric-Ric’ Laws
Jerrica ‘Ric-Ric- Laws (Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department continues to investigate the missing person complaint of Jerrica ‘Ric-Ric’ Laws. The PFPD released another statement asking the public’s help. Anyone with any information about Ms. Laws’ whereabouts is asked to call the Park Forest Police Department[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 24, 2015
A selection of works from Prairie State College’s Photographer of the Year honoree Annabelle Mullennix of Matteson will be on display through September 10 during the Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition in the Christopher Art Gallery. Photo Source: www.prairiestate.edu Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2015. Prairie State College’s[Read More…]
60th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, Sept. 19-20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2015. Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, along with status as one of the Southland’s most valued annual treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association, celebrates its 60th year in 2015. The event takes place Sept. 19 and[Read More…]
