Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to ban most powdered gloves in the United States. While use of these gloves is decreasing, they pose an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury to health care providers, patients and other individuals[Read More…]
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Inhalation Anthrax
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. On Friday, March 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Anthim (obiltoxaximab) injection to treat inhalational anthrax in combination with appropriate antibacterial drugs. Anthim is also approved to prevent inhalational anthrax when alternative therapies are not available or not appropriate. Inhalational anthrax is a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 20, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2016. Local food pantries estimate the need for food and household goods has more than doubled in the past five years. The need is especially high in the spring and summer months as donations decrease and supplies diminish. The south suburbs have a goal of collecting[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Accompanies President Obama on Historic Cuba Trip
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2016. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly is traveling today with President Obama as part of his historic trip to Cuba to further diplomatic and trade relations with the island nation. Congresswoman Kelly is the sole member of the Illinois Delegation on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Her[Read More…]
Police: Officer Jones Still ‘Critical But Stable;’ Department, ‘Family,’ Overwhelmed By Show Of Support
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department reached out through its Facebook page to update the community on the condition of Officer Timothy Jones as he continues to recover from gunshots he received yesterday morning on Neola Street. “This isn’t a press release,” the PFPD said. “It’s just us[Read More…]
Home Concert with Political Satirist Tom Neilson on April 10; Limited Seating
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2016. Political satirist Tom Neilson will perform a home concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the Waters Edge Condo, 3505 Lakeview Drive in Hazel Crest. Tom provides a voice for those who believe in the power of folk music to effect change. His[Read More…]
Officer Shot, Suspect Dead, Following Early Morning Gunfire In Park Forest
Photo gallery here on Facebook. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police issued a statement regarding an early-morning shooting incident in the 300 block of Neola Street where an officer was allegedly shot by a suspect who exited a vacant residence officers had been called on to check. “When it was[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination, March 19, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2016 Hi, everybody. One of the most consequential responsibilities our Constitution grants a President is appointing a Supreme Court Justice. The men and women who sit on the Supreme Court safeguard our rights. They ensure that ours is a system of laws, not of men. And they’re[Read More…]
Applications for 2016 Village of Park Forest Scholarships Now Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. The Village of Park Forest Scholarship helps provide financial assistance to Park Forest residents. Recipients of the Park Forest Scholarship demonstrate strong academic ability and a high level of character. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Must be a Park Forest resident Must be a graduating high[Read More…]
Annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar: A Community Craft and Health Fair to be Held at Calvary United Protestant Church
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2016. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 North Orchard Drive, Park Forest, will host its annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar: A Community Craft and Health Fair on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bazaar will feature food, arts and crafts, music, dancing, games and lots of[Read More…]
