Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015 “Today we mark an important milestone in our fight against Ebola. The World Health Organization has declared the end of Ebola virus transmission in Guinea – marking the first time the West Africa region has stopped the original chains of transmission that started the outbreak two[Read More…]
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In Second Radio Ad, Hillary Clinton Highlights Plan to Raise Incomes for African American Families in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015. In the newest radio ad set to begin airing today on predominantly African American stations in South Carolina, Hillary Clinton highlights how stretched family budgets are today and makes it clear that raising family incomes “is the defining economic challenge of our time.” The ad features[Read More…]
The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host ‘A Gift of Friendship’ on January 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2015. The Park Forest Area League of Women Voters will be hosting its annual fund raiser/social event on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m. The event is titled this year ‘A Gift of Friendship.’ Festivities will take place at the Tall Grass Art Gallery at 367[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Progress in the Fight for Ramadi
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2015 I want to congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the government of Iraq on their progress in retaking Ramadi today. The expulsion of ISIL by Iraqi security forces, supported by our international coalition, is a significant step forward in the campaign to defeat this barbaric group and[Read More…]
Department of Defense Forwards to Congress Proposed Changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2015. Today the Department of Defense forwarded to Congress a legislative proposal to reform the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the statutory framework of the military justice system. The proposal is based on the recommendations of the Military Justice Review Group, which conducted a detailed analysis of[Read More…]
Harlem Globetrotters Icon – and Hall of Famer – Meadowlark Lemon Passes Away at 83
Globetrotters legend captured the hearts and imagination of countless fans worldwide ATLANTA–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015 – George “Meadowlark” Lemon – known to many as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” with the Harlem Globetrotters – passed away yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 83. Services are pending. During his 24[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action to Stop Illegal Debt Collection Lawsuit Mill
Order Would Bar Georgia Law Firm from Churning Out Illegal Collections Lawsuits and Require $3.1 Million Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed consent order in federal court that would resolve a lawsuit against Frederick J. Hanna & Associates, a[Read More…]
Gigs Graphics! Art Exhibition Opens at Prairie State College Christopher Art Gallery Jan. 4
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Prairie State College is hosting, “Gigs Graphics!” an exhibition of posters of music events from acclaimed Chicago area illustrators, designers and printers, Jan. 4 through 28, in the Christopher Art Gallery. The gallery is located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]
CDC Year in Review: What’s Next?
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Today, CDC reviews the most pressing public health challenges of 2015 and previews plans for 2016. CDC has made significant strides combatting some of the biggest threats to Americans’ health, including infectious and chronic diseases. In 2015, CDC helped lead global efforts to slow Ebola transmissions[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 27, 2015 (Includes Podcast)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2015. There is still time to nominate someone for inclusion in the Park Forest Hall of Fame. The Park Forest Historical Society is accepting nominations until December 30th. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available this week at the 1950s Park Forest House[Read More…]
