Site Selection Magazine recognized Chicago for having most corporate investment in the nation in 2015 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Chicago ranked “Top Metro” in the United States in 2015 for corporate investment in the March issue of Site Selection magazine. For the third consecutive year, the Chicago metro area saw more[Read More…]
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chancellor Cheryl Hyman Restart Construction on Olive-Harvey College’s Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Center
City Overrides Eight-Month Work Stoppage by the State of Illinois; Construction Moves Forward at City Colleges’ Expense CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman yesterday to restart construction on the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Center at Olive-Harvey College, eight months after the[Read More…]
EPA Issues Draft Risk Assessment for Chemical used in Spray Adhesives, Dry Cleaning Applications and Degreasing Uses
Assessment indicates risks to workers and consumers WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Yesterday, the U. S. Environmental protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment and peer review a draft risk assessment for 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) used in spray adhesives, dry cleaning (including spot cleaners) applications, and degreasing uses. “This draft assessment will[Read More…]
EPA Takes Strong Steps to Prevent Poisonings and Protect Workers from Paraquat
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to take action to stop poisonings caused by accidental ingestion of the herbicide paraquat, which can also cause severe injuries or death from skin or eye exposure. “We are taking tough steps to prevent people from accidentally drinking paraquat[Read More…]
20 Million People Have Gained Health Insurance Coverage Because of the Affordable Care Act, New Estimates Show
More than 6 million uninsured young adults have gained health insurance coverage since 2010 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. A new report released yesterday finds that the provisions of the Affordable Care Act have resulted in an estimated 20 million people gaining health insurance coverage between the passage of the law[Read More…]
Iconic Grizzly Bear to Become More Vulnerable
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases proposal to remove the Yellowstone-region grizzly bear population from the endangered and threatened species list Grizzly bear near Swan Lake Flats in Yellowstone National Park. Jim Peaco / National Park Service Bozeman, MT —(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2016. Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service[Read More…]
Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on February 2016 Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the February 2016 Employment Situation report released today: “February’s report demonstrates the nation’s continued economic vitality, with the addition of 242,000 new jobs. The longest recorded streak of private-sector job growth now stands at[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Rises by 242,000 in February 2016; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.9%
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 242,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment gains occurred in health care and social assistance, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and private educational services.[Read More…]
Chlorpyrifos Reduces Memory and Learning in Exposed Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Honey bees experience a learning and memory deficit after ingesting small doses of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, potentially threatening their success and survival, according to a study in New Zealand. Chlorpyrifos is a highly neurotoxic organophosphate pesticide used worldwide on crops to protect against insects and mites. The study, Measurements[Read More…]
Home Sustainability Expert to Talk at Sierra Club Meeting on March 14
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2016. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club has its next meeting on Monday, March 14th at 7:15 pm. The meeting is at the Frankfort Public Library at 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. in Frankfort. Our featured speaker will be local success story, William Lorch of Joliet. Mr.[Read More…]
