CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Illinois College Exposition Fair (ICE) from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, in the Atrium on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. More than 100 representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and[Read More…]
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The New York Times Endorses Oregon’s Measure 91 to Regulate Marijuana
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2014. The New York Times, the most authoritative newspaper in the United States, on Sunday endorsed Oregon’s Measure 91, which would regulate, tax and legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older. “Decades of arresting people for buying, selling and using marijuana have hurt more than helped society,”[Read More…]
Increase In Use of Livestock Antibiotics Linked to Superbugs. . .Again
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2014. Two reports released last week add to the growing concerns surrounding the overuse of antibiotics in livestock and the corresponding public health and safety impacts of increases in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as superbugs. Researchers at the University of Texas investigated whether infections of a common and[Read More…]
Supreme Court Lets Stand Four Appeals Court Decisions Requiring States to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2014. The Supreme Court of the United States today denied review in all of the marriage equality cases pending before it. As a result of the Court’s action, same-sex couples in Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma and Utah will now be able to marry the partners they love. Today’s[Read More…]
Gov. Quinn Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Illinois
Special events planned throughout the state SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the state of Illinois. The month is designed to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence and available resources for those in need. Throughout the month of October,[Read More…]
Supreme Court Lets Freedom to Marry Wins Stand
Decision not to review lower-court victories means number of states with freedom to marry to skyrocket, but still falls short of national resolution New York–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2014. Today the Supreme Court denied review of five cases seeking the freedom to marry, leaving standing marriage victories in several federal circuits[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 6, 2014
Yvonne Robinson and first-time Kiwanis of Park Forest Pancake Day visitor Aiden Robinson. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Follow this link for photographs from Kiwanis of Park Forest Pancake Day at Rich East High School Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2014. A Senior Information Fair will be held on Monday, October 6 at[Read More…]
Markpol Distributors Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kupiec Rice Cakes with Dark Chocolate
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2014. Markpol Distributors Inc. of Wood Dale, Illinois is recalling Kupiec Rice Cakes with Dark Chocolate because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Investments in Conservation and Illinois State Parks
Announces Expansion at Starved Rock State Park, Land Acquisitions and $6.5 Million in State Park Capital Projects OGLESBY—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the acquisition of a 51-acre parcel of land adjacent to Starved Rock State Park that will provide additional wildlife space and serve as a buffer[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1 Million Investment for Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter
Investment Will Help Build Chicago’s First Domestic Violence Shelter in 10 Years CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn was joined yesterday by Alderman Deborah Graham and local leaders to announce a $1 million capital investment for construction of the WINGS Metro domestic violence shelter in the city of Chicago. The[Read More…]
