Mosquitoes in a laboratory. Removing stagnant water used by these insects to breed is crucial in combating the spread of Zika. Photo: FAO/Simon Miana GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–25 February 2016 – The above-average rainfall caused by El Niño that is expected in parts of South America until May could cause floods and increases[Read More…]
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Rep. Blumenauer: Medical Marijuana Could Help Solve Opioid Abuse Epidemic
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – Yesterday, on the House floor, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) addressed the serious opioid abuse epidemic across America, highlighting medical marijuana as an alternative to highly addictive prescription opioids in treating chronic pain. In his remarks, Representative Blumenauer called for further reforms to our medical marijuana[Read More…]
Identification of Four Pancreatic Cancer Subtypes Offers New Treatment Insight
Shown here is a color enhanced, magnified view of a pancreatic cancer cell. SCOTLAND–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have made a breakthrough reclassification of Pancreatic Cancer, offering new opportunities to treat the disease. The study, co-led by Professor Andrew Biankin and a team at the university’s[Read More…]
Chicago Real Estate Developer Convicted on Federal Fraud Charges for Swindling Banks and the City out of Millions of Dollars in Loans
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. A federal jury yesterday convicted the president of a Chicago real estate firm on fraud charges relating to a $105 million line of credit for city and suburban properties, including a former Goldblatt’s Department Store on the North Side and the Streets of Woodfield Mall in[Read More…]
Larycia Hawkins to Speak on March 1 During Roosevelt University’s Diversity Week
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Larycia Hawkins, the Wheaton College professor who recently left the college following controversy with school administration over her support for the Muslim community, will speak at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 at Roosevelt University, 425 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Initially suspended after posting a statement about[Read More…]
Groups Call on Senate to Let Coal Ash Protections Stand
The proposed bill would gut environmental protection and harm communities Coal ash is the waste that remains when coal is burned in power plants to generate electricity.Nenad Zivkovic/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Environmental, health, tribes and community groups, in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking member of the[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Feb. 20, 2016
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 272,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 262,000. The 4-week moving average was 272,000, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Flu Vaccine Nearly 60 Percent Effective
Weeks of ongoing flu activity still ahead; CDC urges flu vaccination. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) of 59 percent this season. These data were presented at a meeting of the agency’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 24, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2016 – 1:22 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. I apologize for the late start today. Let me do one quick thing at the top, and then we’ll hustle on to your questions. As many of you have heard me say[Read More…]
Illinois State 19th Senatorial District Candidate Forum to be Held on March 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATE — March 3, 2016. Due to scheduling issues, this event has been cancelled. February 24, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area and Homewood Flossmoor Area in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Lambda Tau Omega Chapter for a Candidate Forum[Read More…]
