Source: http://www.tcwoods.org Photo by: StacyPisani035.jpg Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2016. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks[Read More…]
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Earth Day at Thorn Creek Nature Center: Frogs and Toads and Salamanders
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What kinds of frogs and toads and salamanders live in Thorn Creek Woods? How can you tell the differences? Where can you find them? And what sounds do they make? “Come find out, get your Calling Frog and Toad Calendar, and make a toad house and a[Read More…]
CDC Estimates 1 in 68 School-aged Children have Autism; No Change from Previous Estimate
Too soon to say whether autism prevalence stabilizing Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSFP)–March 31, 2016. An estimated 1 in 68 (14.6 per 1,000) school-aged children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a CDC report published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Surveillance Summary. This report shows[Read More…]
National Organization for Women: Donald Trump’s Gaffe was Off Message, but Accurate
Washington, DC -(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. Statement of NOW President Terrry O’Neill : It’s said that the true definition of a political “gaffe” is when a politician accidentally reveals something truthful about what is going on in his or her head, and Donald Trump’s latest comments about punishing women for having abortions[Read More…]
Justice Department Warns Public to Beware of Fraudulent Tax Return Preparers and Tax Scheme Promoters, Urges Taxpayers to Pay Federal Income Taxes on Time and in Full
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- With tax season in full swing, the Justice Department urged the public today to avoid dishonest tax-return preparers who fleece their customers and illegally drain the U.S. Treasury. Noting that every taxpayer is ultimately responsible for the contents of his or her own return, Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline[Read More…]
Three Sets of Father and Son Among More Than 15 Defendants Charged with Dealing Cocaine and Heroin in Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. More than 15 defendants, including three fathers and their sons, are facing federal or state drug charges for their alleged roles in dealing wholesale amounts of heroin and cocaine in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, authorities announced today. During the course of the investigation, dubbed “Operation Chicago[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Honored With National Scholarship Award
Prairie State College student Juan Cazares (left) recently was named one of only 20 high school and college students to receive the 2016 Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders. He is congratulated by Dr. Andrade (right) during the 2016 United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) Conference in Chicago.[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’
The production of “Peter Pan and Wendy” opens April 21 and runs through May 28 at DePaul’s historic Merle Reskin Theatre. (Grip Design artwork) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “Peter Pan and Wendy,” adapted by Doug Rand from the cherished J.M. Barrie[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Disease in Patients Who Receive Stem Cell Transplant from Blood or Bone Marrow
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved Defitelio (defibrotide sodium) to treat adults and children who develop hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) with additional kidney or lung abnormalities after they receive a stem cell transplant from blood or bone marrow called hematopoietic stem cell transplantation[Read More…]
FDA Allows Use of Investigational Test to Screen Blood Donations for Zika Virus
Use of investigational test allows blood establishments in Puerto Rico to resume collecting Whole Blood and blood component donations Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday announced the availability of an investigational test to screen blood donations for Zika virus. The screening test may be[Read More…]
