Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages primary care physicians to take an active role in treating children with mental health conditions. So the authors of a study appearing in the November 2015 issue of Pediatrics, “Outpatient Visits and Medication Prescribing for US Children[Read More…]
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iDiscover STEM Fun Day Hosted at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) STEM@PSC program, along with the PSC TRiO program, recently presented “iDiscover STEM Fun Day at Prairie State College.” More than 100 students representing area schools and STEM groups came to PSC to participate in hands-on demonstrations and fun labs. Sponsors for[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Urges Federal Actions in Response to Turing Pharmaceuticals’ Unfair Price Hike of Life-Saving Drug
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015. Today, Hillary Clinton sent letters to the heads of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agencies to review actions they could take to protect consumers against the unfair prescription drug price hike executed by Turing Pharmaceuticals. Last[Read More…]
Report on U.S. Wildlife Populations Reaffirms Effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act, Proposes New Tool to Combat Extinction Crisis
The populations of more than two-thirds of all imperiled mammal species in the United States, from the wolverine (pictured) to the polar bear, are falling. Source: Flickr/guppiecat Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. According to a new Center for American Progress study of wildlife population trends in the United States, the[Read More…]
Dept. of Defense Statement on Airstrike in Syria that Killed Sanafi al-Nasr
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2015. Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following statement: On Oct. 15, Coalition forces conducted an airstrike in northwest Syria that killed Abdul Mohsen Adballah Ibrahim al Charekh, aka Sanafi al-Nasr, a Saudi national and the highest ranking leader of the network of veteran al-Qaeda operatives[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Family of Former DHS Worker Arraigned on Charges of Theft, Fraud
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that several relatives of a former Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) caseworker were arraigned on criminal charges in an ongoing case dubbed “Operation All in the Family.” Three family members of former IDHS employee Debra Moore pleaded not guilty[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner Releases 2014 Tax Returns
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. Last week, Governor Bruce Rauner released his 2014 federal and state 1040’s, reflecting income and tax rates, while detailing the Rauner family’s charitable and community giving last year. Last year, the Rauners paid more than $18 million in federal and state taxes on income of $58.3[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 19, 2015
Meet your friends, or make new ones, at St. Irenaeus’ 35th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 25. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015. On Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Park Forest Library, the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host a panel discussion[Read More…]
‘Shadows of Liberty’ to be Screened on Oct. 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2015. The film ‘Shadows of Liberty’ will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The screening will take place on Friday, October 23rd at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie. ‘Shadows of Liberty’ reveals the extraordinary truth[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Parish to Host 35th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Oct. 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2015. St. Irenaeus Parish will host its 35th Annual Spaghetti Dinner (all you can eat) on Sunday, October 25. The dinner will take place in the Church’s gym, 207 South Orchard in Park Forest. Serving will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The delicious[Read More…]
