Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. A new study finds that older men living in California’s Central Valley are more likely to develop prostate cancer if they were exposed to certain agricultural pesticides than those who were not exposed. The study examines exposure via drift rather than occupational exposure, although similar results[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn Announces Record Success of 2011 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today highlighted the success of the record-breaking 2011 Illinois State Fair, “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing.” Attendance increased by 10 percent this year, with 817,393 fairgoers visiting the 11-day event. In addition to offering families affordable entertainment, the fair showcases the best in[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Katia Slowly Strengthening Over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic, August 30, 2011
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2011 – 11 AM AST. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Tropical Storm Katia is slowly strengthening over the eastern tropical Atlantic. As of this report, Katia is located 12.3 N, 33.4 W, about 640 miles (1010 km) WSW of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Maximum[Read More…]
IL Nursing Home Residents with Disabilities Celebrate Proposed Agreement with State in Landmark Lawsuit
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. A groundbreaking proposed agreement announced today in Colbert v. Quinn, if approved by the court, will end the forced, long-standing and unnecessary segregation of people with physical disabilities or mental illness in nursing homes – affording them a real opportunity to live in their own homes and[Read More…]
An Early Eid Mubarak to All: Ramadan Will Have 30 Days In Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s an early Eid Mubarak, according to the Chicago Hilal’s Twitter page: Eid will be on Wednesday, August 31st. Ramadan will have 30 days. And this: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30th will be Ramadan 29th. Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Wednesday, August 31st. An early Eid Mubarak to all. From[Read More…]
Photographer of the Year and Annual Student Work Exhibition Opens at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) Photographer of the Year honoree Sherryl Smith says “photography leads me on my journey. I am not sure where I am going, or how I will know if I have arrived. I just know it’s a road that I must travel.” A selection[Read More…]
Kiwanis of Park Forest Celebrates 60th Annual Pancake Day September 24
Volunteers operate roll out fresh flapjacks at the massive Pankatron. (Photo Supplied) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The public will celebrate with the Kiwanis Club of Park Forest its 60th Annual Pancake Day, Saturday, September 24, 2011, under the big tent in the DownTown Parking Lot next to the Fire Department on[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 29, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011. Noda Chosen to Replace Kan as Prime Minister Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The ruling Democratic Party of Japan has chosen Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda to be its new party leader. The election paves the way for Noda to replace Naoto Kan as the country’s sixth prime minister in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Secures SBA Disaster Assistance for July Storms and Flooding in Northwest Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state’s request for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration has been approved for several counties in Northwest Illinois that were hit by severe storms and flash flooding July 27-28. The declaration makes low-interest loans available to homeowners, renters[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011 – 2:21 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome to the White House, everyone. This is your daily briefing. For those of you who were at Martha’s Vineyard last week or on vacation, welcome back. That includes me. For those of you who were here, my condolences.[Read More…]
