Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first 2D digital mammography system that allows patients to increase or decrease the amount of compression applied to their own breast before the mammogram x-ray is taken. “Regular mammograms are an important tool in detecting breast[Read More…]
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Report: Illinois’ Treatment of Mentally Ill Prisoners “Exceedingly Poor and Often Dangerous”
Federally-appointed court monitor exposes shocking problems within IDOC CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2017. The first annual report of a federally-appointed monitor regarding the Illinois Department of Corrections’ (IDOC) treatment of mentally ill prisoners was released to the public today. It confirms the complaints prisoners and their lawyers have made regarding[Read More…]
Chicago Man Facing Federal Firearms Charges
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man is facing federal firearms charges for allegedly dealing ammunition and gun accessories on the city’s South Side, according to the Department of Justice. BRENT TURPIN illegally supplied an extended handgun magazine, a laser sight and two boxes of ammunition to a convicted felon who, unbeknownst[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2017. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham[Read More…]
Authorities Announce Formation of Working Group to Fight Hurricane Harvey-Related Illegal Activity
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. Representatives from numerous federal and state law enforcement agencies have formed a working group to investigate and prosecute illegal activity related to Hurricane Harvey. Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez made the announcement along with Acting U.S. Attorney Corey R. Amundson of the Middle District of Louisiana,[Read More…]
CDC Emergency Operations Center Activates to Support Response to Hurricane Harvey
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2017. CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now activated to bring together CDC staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and to deploy resources and personnel as requested. Elements of CDC’s emergency response have been in place since[Read More…]
American Legion Resolves In Support Of Expanding Veterans’ Access to Medicinal Cannabis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, has adopted a resolution calling on federal officials to expand veterans’ access to medical marijuana. The resolution, passed last week at the Legion’s annual convention, urges the “United States government to permit V.A. medical providers to[Read More…]
Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Thiel Gallery on September 6
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled ‘Silent Witnesses’ by Carmen Chami. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery September 6 – October 11.[Read More…]
Texas Chemical Explosions: Delayed Regulations Need To Be Enforced Now
Crosby, TX – (ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. Two small explosions last night at a Texas chemical facility highlight that existing — but delayed — emergency regulations need to be enforced more strictly at chemical plants. Rain from Hurricane Harvey flooded the Arkema plant in Crosby, Texas, damaging its refrigeration system.[Read More…]
UChicago Appointed Co-commissioner of U.S. Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago jointly announced yesterday their selection by the U.S. Department of State to serve as co-commissioners of the United States Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. As co-commissioners, the two institutions will organize Dimensions[Read More…]
