Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, on Monday, July 11, 2016. Xiidra is the first medication in a new class of drugs, called lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) agonist,[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 11, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016 – 2:28 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. I’ve got a couple of things to go through before we get to your questions, but most of this is focused on scheduling, both today, tomorrow, and on Wednesday. The first update is that the[Read More…]
The League of Women Voters, Park Forest Area to Host Summer Breakfast Meeting on July 27
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters, Park Forest Area for the Summer Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, July 27th at 9:00am at the home of Mary Lubertozzi, 3434 Attica Road in Olympia Fields. Weather permitting, we are meeting in the garden so please bring a[Read More…]
IL House Republican Leader Jim Durkin Welcomes State Rep. David Welter
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin issued a statement Monday regarding the appointment of David Welter to the Illinois General Assembly. Welter was appointed by the 75th Legislative District Appointment Committee to fill the term of former State Representative John Anthony, according to the Morris Herald News. The statement follows:[Read More…]
Emily Aguirre Receives Kenneth W. Kramer Scholarship
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg presented 2016 Southland College Preparatory Charter High School graduate Emily Aguirre with the Kenneth W. Kramer Scholarship. The presentation was made prior to Monday’s meeting of the village board. Ms. Aguirre plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall where[Read More…]
Two Bailiffs and Gunman Killed in Berrien County, Michigan Courthouse
MICHIGAN—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2016. Two bailiffs were killed this afternoon following a shooting by an inmate at the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan. The shooter who was on his way to jail, took a gun from a deputy and started opening fire. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey confirmed that[Read More…]
ACLU of Louisiana Responds to Police Misconduct and Excessive Use of Force at Baton Rouge Protests
BATON ROUGE, La. —(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. Eyewitness accounts at demonstrations taking place in Baton Rouge and surrounding cities following the shooting of Alton Sterling brought to light the militarization of and illegal use of force by police on protesters. American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman[Read More…]
Amtrak and Partners Announce Design Team for Chicago Union Station
Global interdisciplinary consulting and design services firm Arup brings extensive experience in rail service redevelopment to project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. The restoration of Chicago Union Station took a significant step forward today, as Amtrak, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago area transportation leaders from Metra, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Announce New Initiatives To Help Seniors Transition To and Through College
With more students graduating college-bound than ever before, CPS is implementing new programming to prepare them for the next phase of their education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. With more CPS students graduating high school and attending college than ever before, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Education Officer[Read More…]
Urgent Appeal to GOP Leaders On Zika Epidemic In Puerto Rico
“Especially in this time of economic crisis in Puerto Rico, Republican leaders need to be reminded that during their long summer vacation, a lot of people will get sick.” Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. Today, citing alarming statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the extent to which[Read More…]
