Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2017. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing spread of Zika virus. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives and Solomon Islands. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, “practice enhanced precautions”) for people traveling to destinations with Zika. For a[Read More…]
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ASPIRA Educators Reach Tentative Agreement with Management
Agreement will go to rank and file in coming week for review and vote, averting first strike in U.S history of charter school network. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017: Educators at ASPIRA’s charter schools came to a tentative agreement with management tonight, averting what would have been the first strike of a[Read More…]
More Than 65 Individuals Facing Federal or State Charges for Allegedly Selling Heroin, Cocaine and Fentanyl on Chicago’s West Side
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- More than 65 defendants are facing federal or state narcotics charges for their alleged roles in distributing heroin, cocaine and fentanyl on Chicago’s West Side. The joint federal and state investigation, dubbed “Operation Sweet Dreams,” spanned more than a year and resulted in the seizures of more than a dozen[Read More…]
Two Convicted Felons from Chicago Area Sentenced to Prison on Federal Firearm Offenses
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Two convicted felons from the Chicago area were sentenced to federal prison terms today for illegally possessing semiautomatic weapons. THADDEUS JIMENEZ, 38, of Des Plaines, was sentenced to nine years and two months for illegally possessing a loaded .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol. Jimenez admitted in a plea agreement that he used[Read More…]
Turn and Test: Red Cross Says Test Your Smoke Alarms When You Turn the Clocks Ahead This Weekend
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. so turn the clocks ahead one hour. The American Red Cross reminds everyone it’s also a good time to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “When you turn your clocks ahead this weekend, it’s a great time to also test your[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on Request for Information for South Suburban Airport
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—March 9, 2017.  Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued this statement following the Request for Information (RFI) release from the Illinois Department of Transportation: “This is a historic and monumental day for the Southland and Illinois. Many thought this day would never come, but we remained committed. New airports don’t[Read More…]
The South Suburban Health Alliance and the JASSAC Deltas to Present ‘Love & War: All Isn’t Fair’ on Sunday, March 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 9, 2017. On Sunday, March 12, the South Suburban Health Alliance in partnership with Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosts our 4th Annual Chat & Chew ‘Love & War: All Isn’t Fair.’ “Chat & Chew” is a discussion forum, where members of the community[Read More…]
Chicago Lights Raises Over $667,000 to Change Lives in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017 —The Chicago Lights Gala of Hope accomplished another evening of incredible success through the annual gala supporting the five programs of Chicago Lights and the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being on Friday, February 24, 2017. The event gathered supporters to celebrate and renew the work of[Read More…]
IL House Speaker Madigan Introduces Bill Streamlining Administration of Lincoln Library
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017. Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to make the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum into a freestanding institution in his proposed state budget, Speaker Michael J. Madigan is introducing legislation to improve the administration of the library, advancing an[Read More…]
Gerber Issues Allergy Alert To Clarify Egg Labeling For Cheese Ravioli Pasta Pick-ups®
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017. Gerber Products Company of Florham Park, New Jersey, is initiating a voluntary recall of Cheese Ravioli Gerber® Pasta Pick-Ups® because the egg allergen is missing from the “Contains” statement. The full ingredient list on the package does list “egg” as an ingredient; however, the “Contains” statement, designed to further alert parents[Read More…]
