Move Will Right Some Wrongs of Extreme Drug Sentencing Laws Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Starting November 1st, 6,000 federal prisoners are to be released from federal prison, a move that is the result of changes made by the U.S. Sentencing Commission last year that lowered federal sentencing guidelines for people[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Annual Hiring Event on October 16
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Last year, more than 85 employers with active job openings met[Read More…]
Breastfeeding Support Improves in Many U.S. Hospitals
More hospitals are using a majority of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Hospital support for breastfeeding has improved since 2007, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report released today. The percentage of U.S. hospitals using a majority of the Ten Steps to[Read More…]
Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics Conference to Present Ninth Annual Forum in New York City, October 9 – 11
Speakers to Present on New Research on Medical Uses for Psychedelic Drugs, Drug Policy Reform Advocacy, and More New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. The ninth annual Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference will be held at the Cooper Union and The New School in New York City on October 10th[Read More…]
Class 2 Recall: General Mills Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Quantity of Frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans Photo
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Minneapolis, MN-(ENEWSPF)- General Mills October 2 announced a voluntary class 2 recall of a limited quantity of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Green Beans produced on one day in June 2015. The recall is being issued as a precaution after one package of finished product tested positive for the[Read More…]
Freedom Hall in Park Forest Kicks Off 2015-2016 Season
Ava Logan will appear with the Southland Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, November 8 at Park Forest’s Freedom Hall. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sept. 3, 2015 – Freedom Hall in Park Forest, Illinois has some amazing acts for their 2015-2016 concert line-up! They have R&B, jazz music, Motown, blues, county and[Read More…]
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Charges
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that Darnell Roy Baker, a.k.a. “Forty,” 26, of Chicago, Illinois, pled guilty October 5 to charges returned against him by a Federal Grand Jury in November 2014. Specifically, Baker pled guilty to Conspiracy to[Read More…]
Doctors Without Borders Denounces Blatant Breach of International Humanitarian Law
The front gate at the MSF trauma center in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan. The MSF hospital opened in August 2011, to provide surgical care and physical therapy. It was the only trauma center of its kind in the region. November 29, 2011. Source: Michael Goldfarb NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Statement by[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America on D.C. City Council Introduction of Landmark Paid Family Leave Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2015. Today, members of the D.C. City Council introduced a bill to provide all district residents with access to family and medical leave insurance. Said Sasha Bruce, senior vice president for campaigns and strategy at NARAL Pro-Choice America: “This bill before the D.C. Council will grant what[Read More…]
Chicago Southland for Bernie Sanders Group to Host Screening of Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate on Oct. 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2015. The Chicago Southland for Bernie Sanders Group will host a screening of the Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate on Tuesday, October 13 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. (Please Note: UUCC is not a[Read More…]
