Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In celebration of the country’s 11th annual Endangered Species Day, the Center for Biological Diversity today released a new report highlighting 10 of the most unique and beautiful wild places saved by the presence of endangered species. From Pacific Ocean kelp forests to Florida’s Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge, millions[Read More…]
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Tucson Mural Honoring America’s Only Known Jaguar to Be Unveiled May 19
Tucson, AZ-(ENEWSPF)- The Center for Biological Diversity will unveil a stunning, 20-foot-long jaguar mural Thursday at an event at Borderlands Brewery in Tucson. The painting, by local artist Kati Astraeir, is a tribute to El Jefe, America’s only known jaguar, who lives just outside of Tucson. The jaguar artwork is the[Read More…]
Protesters Tell Feds: ‘Keep It in the Ground’ at Utah Oil, Gas Lease Sale
Dozens Call for Bold Climate Leadership at ‘Climate Auction’ Salt Lake City, UT-(ENEWSPF)- Dozens of protesters with signs and large banners staged a colorful climate rally today outside of the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas lease sale in Salt Lake City, urging President Obama to “Keep It in the[Read More…]
House Passes Most Environmentally Destructive Defense Authorization Act in History
Riders Condemn Species to Extinction, Give Away Public Lands, Undermine Clean Water Act Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In a partisan vote today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which, if enacted into law, would gut protections for several endangered species, including the American burying beetle and lesser[Read More…]
Email from President Obama: An Update on Overtime
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Obama wrote this message to petition signers to announce that the Department of Labor will be finalizing a rule that expands overtime pay to millions of American workers. I wanted you to be the first to know about some important news on an issue I know you care deeply[Read More…]
Watch: What You Need to Know About the Update to Overtime Rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFJaDm720FU Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- From the White House: Every week, millions of Americans work more than 40 hours a week but do not receive the overtime pay they have earned. Tomorrow, the Department of Labor will be finalizing a rule to fix that by updating overtime protections for workers. In total,[Read More…]
New Regional Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Joins American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois today announced Joy Squier as the Regional Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to promote the organization’s humanitarian services and programs across the 21-county region. She will report to the Chief Executive Officer Celena Roldán. Squier is a seasoned marketing and[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports May 17, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
Matteson Man Facing Multiple Charges After Police Discover Him With “Blank Stare,” Stopped At CN Tracks On Western
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Matteson man stopped on Western Avenue south of the CN railroad tracks just before 4:00 AM found himself facing multiple charges, including two felonies, when police searched his car. Officers discovered weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Lewis C. Reed, 38, 3809 W. 213th St., Matteson, was[Read More…]
3M Named Official Science Partner of Minnesota Vikings
More than 50 3M products used in U.S. Bank Stadium construction ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE-ENEWSPF)–3M’s science and technology will help propel the Minnesota Vikings forward over the next decade. Today, two iconic brands announced the expansion of their relationship as 3M becomes the Official Science Partner of the Minnesota Vikings[Read More…]
