Spill affected stretch of pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, to Cushing, Oklahoma, and to Wood River, Illinois South Dakota—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser CNN is reporting that a total of 210,000 gallons of oil leaked from the Keystone Pipeline today in Marshall County, South Dakota, according to the pipeline’s operator,[Read More…]
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Lipari Foods, LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Dark Chocolate Products
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of specific dark chocolate products due to an undeclared milk allergen. The products were packaged by Lipari’s sister company JLM. Those with an allergy or[Read More…]
Illinois Consumers Who Lost Money to Scammers Using Western Union Should File Claims for Refunds
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that people who sent money to scammers who requested payment through Western Union’s money transfer system may now file claims to get their money back. Anyone who sent money to a scammer using Western Union between January 1,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges that Drug Manufacturers and Distributors be Accountable for Opioid Oversupply
Attorneys General Argue DEA Should be Able to Issue Immediate Suspension Order Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 43 other Attorneys General, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to repeal a 2016 federal law demanding registered drug manufacturers and distributors that[Read More…]
Yorgo’s Foods Inc. Recalls All Flavored and Unflavored Food Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Recalled products include Hommus; Tahini Sauces; Yogurt Dip, Salads, Tzatziki, Grape Leaves; and Taboule Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Yorgo’s Foods Inc. of Manchester New Hampshire is recalling all Greek-style food products it manufactures. These Yorgo products are being[Read More…]
Remember When Republicans Warned Us About Those Death Panels?
Republicans just got it wrong…passage of the GOP tax plan is the “real” death panel OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser A few years ago, I moved to Eugene, Oregon. I had lived in Park Forest for more than 35 years and intended that this would be my home until[Read More…]
Chicago Riverwalk Wins Urban Land Institute’s 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the Chicago Riverwalk was selected as one of thirteen global winners of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence. The Riverwalk’s award honors its merits and economic development impact in the City of Chicago. This[Read More…]
Blues & Brews Fundraising Event on Dec. 4 Supporting Work of First Defense Legal Aid
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser First Defense Legal Aid & Lagunitas Brewing Company Blues & Brews fundraiser on Monday, December 4. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lagunitas Brewing Company’s TapRoom, 2607 West 17th Street in Chicago. 100% of the $10 cover[Read More…]
FDA Approves Pill with Sensor that Tracks if Patients have Ingested Their Medication
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first U.S. drug with a digital ingestion tracking system. The drug, Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor), contains an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken. Abilify[Read More…]
Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser 2017 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week I November 13-19. During this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be raising awareness about the proper use of antibiotics and the dangers of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Contrary to what many believe, antibiotics do NOT[Read More…]
