More Movies, Performances & Fun in Parks throughout all of Chicago’s 77 communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly, local arts organizations, performers and community members today announced the fourth summer of Night Out in the Parks at La Follette Park. The[Read More…]
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With Many Plant and Animal Species ‘Hanging on by a Thread,’ UN Urges Action to Tackle Wildlife Crime
Wildlife. Credit: UNODC NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2016 – The poaching and illegal trade of thousands of species across the globe present real environmental dangers and undermine the rule of law, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said today, urging shared responsibility among the international community in tackling[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Tells Natural Resources Committee He Cannot Support PROMESA Bill on Puerto Rico
“If the genuine needs of Puerto Ricans are subjugated to the artificial privileges of wealthy speculators in the United States, this is not a bill I can support.” Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) told his colleagues that he would not support the Puerto Rico[Read More…]
Statement from VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald Re: Veterans’ Satisfaction with Care Received from VA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. On Monday, I made some remarks on how we’re working to improve Veterans’ satisfaction with the care they receive from VA. It was never my intention to suggest that I don’t take our mission of serving Veterans very seriously. In fact, improving access to care is[Read More…]
NARAL Stands With House Democrats’ Call to Disband Select Panel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. NARAL Pro-Choice America is proud to stand with House Democrats today as they call on Speaker Paul Ryan to disband the Select Panel. Since its inception, the Select Panel has been conducting a taxpayer funded witch hunt that has not only wasted government time and money, but also[Read More…]
Exposure to Common Flame Retardant Chemicals May Increase Thyroid Problems in Women
Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Women with elevated levels of common types of flame retardant chemicals in their blood may be at a higher risk for thyroid disease—and the risk may be significantly higher among post-menopausal women, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of[Read More…]
Audubon Scientists Uncover One-third of Wintering Bird Populations Declined Since 1966
New Hierarchical Models Facilitate Compelling Analysis of Century Old Citizen Science Data Wood Thrush. Photo: Kathy Johnston/Audubon Photography Awards NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. A new study by the National Audubon Society reveals previously unknown population trends in 551 North American wintering bird species. A paper published today in Ecosphere, shows[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces $10 Million for Projects to Increase Wildfire Resilience Across America and Calls on Congress to Fix Wildfire Suppression Fund
Interior Department program funding leverages collaborative partnerships to protect critical habitats, natural resources and wildlife from risk of wildfire BOISE, ID – (ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced $10 million in funding to help increase the resiliency of critical landscapes across the country to better[Read More…]
College for Kids and Day Camp Programs Coming to South Suburban College This Summer
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June[Read More…]
South Suburban College GED Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. South Suburban College honored its sixty-nine 2016 GED (General Education Development) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their GED Certificates. Chairman[Read More…]
