PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2016. The Park Forest Garden Club hosts a membership and guest tea, April 12 at 12 p.m. The program, titled “Worms Eat My Garbage” will be presented by U of I Extension Master Gardeners. The event takes place at St. Mary’s Church, 227 Monee Road, in Park[Read More…]
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Interior Department Takes Next Step in Comprehensive Review of Federal Coal Program
Public meetings across Nation to gather suggestions on scope of study WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016. The U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday launched the next step in the comprehensive review of the federal coal program to identify and evaluate potential reforms to ensure the program is properly structured to provide[Read More…]
Feb. 2016 Jobless Rates Down in 22 States, Up in 8; Payroll Jobs Up in 36 States, Down in 14
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in February. Twenty-two states had unemployment rate decreases from January, 8 states had increases, and 20 states and the District of Columbia had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty-seven states and the District[Read More…]
Groups Ask Federal Court to Order Home Water Delivery in Flint, As Tap Water Remains Unsafe
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – Flint residents, an organization of pastors, and national advocacy groups are asking a federal court to order home water delivery for every household in the Michigan city served by Flint’s water system. Flint’s tap water remains unsafe and is likely to remain undrinkable for[Read More…]
‘More Coverage and Less Spending’ Defines Obama’s Health Care Legacy
President Barack Obama speaks about the Affordable Care Act in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 3, 2016. Source: AP/Carolyn Kaster Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016. A new analysis from the Center for American Progress looks at how federal health programs are covering more people while spending less money. Just yesterday, the[Read More…]
Impact of First Federally Funded Anti-smoking Ad Campaign Remains Strong After Three Years
Nearly 2 million smokers inspired to quit by CDC’s Tips ads in 2014 In 2014, the Tips campaign motivated 1.83 million Americans to try to quit smoking cigarettes 104,000 cigarette smokers to quit for good. Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016. The latest outcomes measuring the impact of CDC’s national[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Get Smart About Smart Meters
Attorney General Urges Consumers to Understand Smart Meter Data, its Benefits and Potential Pitfalls Chicago —(ENEWSPF)-March 25, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued a consumer alert urging Illinois residents to do their homework on smart meters – how they work, what type of data they collect, how the data[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, March 25, 2016
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016 PRIME MINISTER MICHEL: Well, ladies and gentlemen, first of all, I would want to thank Secretary Kerry and the United States for their visit today in Brussels. It’s very important support for us. We are facing in Belgium and in Europe very difficult moments with these terrorist[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Easter 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016 Michelle and I join our fellow Christians in observing Good Friday and celebrating Easter this weekend. This is a time to remember the sacrifices made for us and hold all who suffer close to our hearts. Yet it is also a time to rejoice, give thanks[Read More…]
North Lawndale Stakeholders Plan for the Future
A Community-Driven Planning Process to Revive North Lawndale North Lawndale, Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2016. The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) will kick off the second phase of its comprehensive community planning process by hosting its first Annual North Lawndale Community Planning Conference on Saturday, April 16, at DRW College Preparatory[Read More…]
