White-nose Syndrome Has Already Killed Millions of Bats in United States JACKSON, Miss.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The fungus that causes the bat-killing disease known as white-nose syndrome has been detected for the first time in Mississippi. The fungus that has already spread to 25 states and killed millions of bats was[Read More…]
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US Cancer Survivors Face Significant Economic Burden
Medical costs, health insurance access, and lost productivity have an impact Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. U.S. cancer survivors face significant economic burdens due to growing medical costs, missed work, and reduced productivity, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly[Read More…]
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. High School Students at Lowest Level in 22 Years
Latest CDC teen behavior survey also finds fewer fights, too much texting and driving Current cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students lowest in 22 years. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Cigarette smoking rates among high school students have dropped to the lowest levels since the National Youth Risk[Read More…]
Illinois Green Economy Network’s Electric Vehicle Road Trip Stopping to Charge at Prairie State College on June 25
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. The Illinois Green Economy Network’s (IGEN) Electric Vehicle Road Trip travelers will make a stop at the Prairie State College (PSC) charging stations at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, as part of a 450-mile relay to increase awareness of electric vehicle (EV) technology. The two PSC[Read More…]
Works by Five Artists Featured During ‘Material Associations’ Exhibition at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Material Associations: Works by Iris Goldstein, Laurie LeBreton, Laura Anne Cloud, Donna Hapac, and Gina Lee Robbins,”through Thursday, July 24, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. An[Read More…]
Single Family Home Prices in Cook County Again Show Largest Yearly Increase Since 1998
Prices for Cook County single family homes in the first quarter of 2014 were up 16 percent year over year, according to the June 12 release of the Cook County House Price Index from the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University. Read the full report at http://bit.ly/1mJmq0M. (Photo by[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Partnership with Saint Xavier University and Morgan Park High School
Partnership Includes Dual Enrollment Opportunities for Students to Receive College Credit and Supports for Teachers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett and Alderman Matt O’Shea to announce a new partnership between Saint Xavier University (SXU) and Morgan Park High School (MPHS). The high school, which[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Denounces Attacks on Women’s Health Approved in House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. Planned Parenthood today denounced an anti-women’s health provision approved by the House Appropriations Committee that would ban the use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funds for abortion except in cases of rape, incest and life endangerment. The amendment, which passed as part of the[Read More…]
Governor Jindal to Sign Package of Legislation Restricting Sex Education and Safe, Legal Abortion in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. At a press conference later today held at a church in West Monroe, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will sign into law a series of bills that amount to dangerous restrictions on sex education and safe, legal abortion. Of most concern is a law that could[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Implications of Eric Cantor Loss
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. After a day of instant analysis and breathless conclusions, even a small step back reveals a very clear message about Eric Cantor’s loss: he, and the Republican Party he represents, are hopelessly out of touch with the basic aspirations of regular people. As a Republican leader,[Read More…]
