Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. After a thorough and transparent investigation, U.S. Central Command released today the final report on the tragedy that resulted from a mistaken attack on a Doctors Without Borders field hospital in Afghanistan last October. I want to once again express my deep condolences and regret for[Read More…]
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Award-Winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brings ‘Twelfth Night’ to Chicago Heights Stage
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is welcoming the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) to the college to perform “Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night,” at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago[Read More…]
After Push from Senators, Dept. of Ed. Publishes Names of Schools Seeking Religious Exemptions from Critical Civil Rights Law
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. Following a push from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., the Department of Education today published on its website the names and applications of schools seeking religious exemptions under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). In January, the Department[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Merkley Urge Education Secretary to Provide Full Debt Relief to Defrauded Student Borrowers
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today urged Secretary of Education Dr. John King to create strong protections and a streamlined path to debt relief for student loan borrowers in the Department’s forthcoming “borrower defense” rule. The Oregon senators joined 41 colleagues[Read More…]
Joliet Man Charged with Arson for Allegedly Setting Fire to His Employer’s Warehouse in Woodridge
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. A Joliet man was charged with arson today for allegedly causing a fire that destroyed his employer’s furniture distribution center in west suburban Woodridge. RUBEN ANTONIO OCHOA CRUZ, a high lift operator in the warehouse, used a Bic lighter to spark the fire on April 21,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District and CARA Announce Free Community Runs in Neighborhood Parks
1 mile and 5K runs to begin May 21 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) today announced ‘Go Run, a free series of organized and timed 1 mile and 5K community runs in neighborhood parks across the city. It[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls on Congress to Pass Emergency Funding for Zika Virus
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today held a roundtable discussion with Illinois public health officials and medical experts to discuss the urgent need for Congress to pass the President’s $1.9 billion emergency funding request to help treat and prevent the spread of the Zika virus. In[Read More…]
HPV Vaccination Expected to Reduce Cancer Burden in All Races, May Not Eliminate All Disparities
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers occur more frequently, and sometimes with more deadly consequences, among Hispanics, blacks, and American Indian and Alaska Natives than among whites. A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that HPV vaccination is expected to reduce the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Provisions to Protect Servicemembers, Cut Government Waste and Support Illinois Jobs Included in National Defense Authorization Act
Congresswoman also championed provisions to protect military children from discrimination and to improve oversight and accountability in the world’s most expensive weapons system Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. This week, Iraq War Veteran and House Armed Services Committee Member Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) voted to support the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act[Read More…]
Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam’s Club
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Snap-on ratcheting tie downs Hazard: The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Alltrade Tools at 800-994-4343 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through[Read More…]
