Annual Program Will Host 200 Top Tech, Engineering, Design and Business Students in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced ThinkChicago is now accepting applications for its seventh annual installment of ThinkChicago: Chicago Ideas Week, taking place October 19-21. Mayor Emanuel, ChicagoNEXT, the University of Illinois System and[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky and Doris Matsui Introduce Geriatrics Workforce Legislation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Co-Chairs of the Seniors Task Force, introduced H.R. 3713, the Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act. This bipartisan bill invests in geriatric training and caregiver programs to create a well-trained workforce to provide coordinated quality care for older adults.[Read More…]
Fourth Annual Mental Health Conference at Prairie State College Sept. 28
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Fourth Annual Mental Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday Sept. 28, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. For the fourth year in a row,[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show Returns to Prairie State College Oct. 21 and 22
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. Exhibits featuring fossils, crystals, jewelry, and fluorescent stones will be on display for the two-day Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Prairie Center[Read More…]
IOC Commission Confirms that Los Angeles Meets All Requirements to Host the Olympic Games 2028
LOS ANGELES–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 23017. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the report of the Evaluation Commission 2028, which was tasked with analysing Los Angeles’ proposal after the city announced its intention to become a candidate for the Olympic Games 2028 on 31 July. “The report confirms that Los Angeles[Read More…]
Mattis, Dunford Honor Pentagon’s Fallen, Survivors, Families 16 Years After 9/11
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017 By: Cheryl Pellerin During a Pentagon remembrance today on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford honored those who died, the survivors and the families left behind. On[Read More…]
20 Rarely Seen Photos of the Events of Sept. 11, 2001
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017 By: Katie Lange Today marks Patriot Day, a national day of service and remembrance that commemorates the catastrophic events of Sept. 11, 2001, in which terrorists took the lives of nearly 3,000 people on American soil. The Pentagon was one of those targets. When American Airlines[Read More…]
Oregon National Guard Supports Firefighting Efforts for Chetco Bar Fire
Brookings, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017 By: Sgt. Tyler Meister A sky full of ash looms overhead while Oregon Army and Air National Guard members work around the clock to help contain the threats of wildfires across the state. As of September 8, 2017, nearly 600 Oregon Guardsmen have volunteered to join[Read More…]
Almost 10K Total Army Personnel Engaged in Irma Response
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 11, 2017 — The Total Army, which includes active duty, Reserve, and Army National Guard personnel, remains involved in or prepared to support state, territory and other federal agencies as part of Hurricane Irma relief operations, Army spokesman Col. Patrick Seiber said yesterday. “Governors are best postured to determine[Read More…]
Multistate Outbreak of Human Campylobacter Infections Linked to Pet Store Puppies
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2017. The Ohio Department of Health, several other states, CDC, and USDA-APHIS are investigating a multistate outbreak of human Campylobacter infections linked to puppies sold through Petland stores. Investigators are looking for the source of infections in people and puppies so they can recommend how to stop[Read More…]
