An increasing number of people, including families with children and the elderly, have encountered deadly ambushes as they try to escape areas controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Photo: UNAMI GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–22 February 2016 – The top United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq has said she[Read More…]
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Fiji: UNICEF on Stand-by with Supplies and Personnel in Wake of Cyclone Winston
Suva, Fiji, ahead of Cyclone Winston’s landfall. The cyclone was upgraded to a category 5 on Friday 19 February as it made its way across the Pacific region, having already impacted Tonga. Photo: UNICEF/UN010591/Clements GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2016 – In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Winston that struck the island nation[Read More…]
HPV Prevalence Among Teens Down by 64 Percent Since Vaccination Introduced a Decade Ago
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2016. For a new study in the March 2016 Pediatrics, government researchers compared human papillomavirus (HPV) infection rates among U.S. teens and young women before and after vaccination against the cancer-causing virus was introduced in 2006. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination[Read More…]
Health Matters America Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Sprouted Flax Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. Health Matters America of Cheektowaga, NY, is recalling specific lots of Organic traditions SPROUTED FLAX SEED POWDER and Organic traditions SPROUTED CHIA & FLAX SEED POWDER because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal[Read More…]
250+ University of Chicago Faculty Demand Divestment
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2016. Over 250 University of Chicago Faculty Demand Fossil Fuel Divestment in Open Letter On Monday morning, the Stop Funding Climate Change, UChicago fossil fuel divestment campaign has released a letter written and signed by 258 University of Chicago faculty members urging the University to divest its endowment[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 21, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association’s 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the Glenwoodie Golf Club. The evening will include a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, a live[Read More…]
Registration Now in Progress for Prairie State College’s Urban Forestry and Landscaping Classes
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is offering four continuing education classes to advance your skills in urban forestry and landscaping. These sessions will be held at the Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, and are geared for professional arborists, urban community foresters, tree care professionals, landscape professionals[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Gardening Series Begins March 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to learn gardening with eight free instructional sessions. The first session will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. with a discussion on community gardens. This year’s sessions will take place in a new location, the[Read More…]
Register Now to Take Part in the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. On Thursday, April 14, 2016, the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners will be held across the south suburbs. On this evening, residents will open their homes to celebrate rich diversity in small gatherings by sharing a meal and lively discussion, which can lead to greater understanding[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Community Safety Presentation on March 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. A community safety presentation will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. The event features speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police Department, and the South Suburban Family Shelter.[Read More…]
