Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that she opposes both versions of the health care bill sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy. Senator Collins is now the second Republican, after Senator John McCain, to oppose the Graham-Cassidy bill, effectively dooming the bill as it currently exists. The[Read More…]
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UChicago’s Oriental Institute Exhibit Illustrates Magical Powers of Book of the Dead in Ancient Egypt
Oriental Institute features papyri, mummy to explain concepts of afterlife CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: University of Chicago In ancient Egypt, you did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. The Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and charms, was there to guide you. Starting Oct. 3, visitors to the[Read More…]
October is College Changes Everything® Month in Illinois
Student Assistance Commission and Partners Offer Statewide Free Assistance with College Applications and FAFSA® Completion CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. For a second year, Governor Rauner has proclaimed October College Changes Everything® Month (CCE Month), when the state’s college access and financial aid agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and[Read More…]
Chicago to Host 2018 Laver Cup
Chicago to be First U.S. City to Host International Tennis Competition Between Team Europe and Team World CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. The city of Chicago has won the right to host the second edition of the Laver Cup next year at the United Center. The competition brings together the world’s elite[Read More…]
First Female Marine Graduates Infantry Officer Course
QUANTICO, Virginia –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. A female Marine officer made history today at Quantico, Va. by completing the Infantry Officer Course and earning the infantry officer military occupational specialty. The lieutenant, who asked to keep her identity private, is the first female officer to successfully complete the course since the[Read More…]
FDA Conducts Global Operation to Protect Consumers from Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs Sold Online
Illegally marketed opioids are among the products targeted, along with the websites that sell them, during international Operation Pangea X Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, recently took action[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan on Reports that Rauner Requested Further Budget Meetings
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday: “Contrary to reports, I have received no requests from Governor Rauner for further meetings on the budget or to work towards reducing the spending levels contained within the budget. The bipartisan budget enacted in July, despite the[Read More…]
#HireTrans Chicago Campaign Launches
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: #HireTransChicago A new Chicago-based campaign, #HireTrans, is launching this week in advance of an LGBTQ job fairSept. 29. Windy City Times, Chicago’s LGBTQ newspaper since 1985, created the #HireTrans campaign to push for more opportunities for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals, who face high obstacles[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reaches $4.5 Million Settlement with Chicago-area Gas Stations for Allegedly Underpaying Illinois Sales Tax
Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced last week a $4.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit under the Illinois False Claims Act against 13 Chicago-area gas stations and two gas station owners for sales tax fraud. Madigan’s lawsuit alleged that[Read More…]
CDC Launches Campaign to Help States Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic
Rx Awareness: Sharing real stories about the devastation of opioid use disorder and overdose Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: www.cdc.gov Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching Rx Awareness, a powerful communication campaign featuring real-life accounts of people recovering from opioid use disorder and people who[Read More…]
