MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Rob Gutro and Hal Pierce Hurricane Florence became more powerful over the past few days while moving through the central Atlantic Ocean and wind speeds increased from tropical storm force to a Category 3 hurricane. The GPM core satellite provided a look under the clouds to investigate[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Names New Director of Athletics
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media In his new role, Kuchta is responsible for planning, administering and directing the college’s intercollegiate athletics, intramural and recreation programs, and for coordinating practice and game schedules with the Field House Complex management team. He provides overall leadership and guidance to[Read More…]
Department of Defense Announces Army Casualties
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Bolyard, 42, from Thornton, West Virginia, died September 3, 2018, of wounds sustained from small arms fire in Logar Province,[Read More…]
As Part of Coalition of 18 Attorneys General, Attorney General Madigan Files Amicus Brief Opposing Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood
Attorneys General argue that Ohio law violates First Amendment & Due Process Clause Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 6 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed the amicus brief in Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio v. Himes, arguing that Ohio’s law violates the First[Read More…]
Poll: The ACA’s Pre-Existing Condition Protections Remain Popular with the Public, including Republicans, As Legal Challenge Looms This Week
As Health Care Costs Remain on Top of Voters’ Minds, Americans Cite Unexpected Medical Bills as Their Top Problem, Ahead of Premiums, Deductibles and Drugs CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contacts: Rakesh Singh and Chris Lee Public Not Confident in President Trump’s Calls on Drug Companies to Lower Prices As a federal[Read More…]
Women’s March Chicago Returns to Grant Park Oct. 13 to Rally and March as Early Voting Gets Underway
“March to the Polls 2018” to Celebrate First Time Voters and Inspire Voter Turnout; Women’s March Chicago to Announce Details about Expanded Rally on September 12 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contact: Harlene Ellin Women’s March Chicago (WMC) will once again take over Grant Park on October 13, 2018, calling upon women[Read More…]
ACLU Launches State-by-State Blueprints with Roadmaps for Cutting Incarceration by 50 Percent
Smart justice blueprints launch with 24 state reports and interactive web tool, remaining 27 to be rolled out in coming months NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contact: [email protected] The American Civil Liberties Union’s Campaign for Smart Justice today unveiled the Smart Justice 50-State Blueprints, a comprehensive, state-by-state analysis of how states[Read More…]
Mayor: Steak ‘n Shake Coming to Park Forest. Here’s Who You Can Thank.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a statement on Facebook, Mayor John Ostenburg said a Steak ‘n Shake is indeed coming to Park Forest, and you can thank franchisee Melvin Buckley and Sandra Zoellner, Assistant Director of Economic Development for the Village. “Lots of stuff’s been posted about Steak ‘n Shake coming to Park[Read More…]
Police Ask Help of Public with Sunday Shooting on Washington St.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department issued a statement Tuesday seeking help from the public with a Sunday shooting that happened on Washington Street. According to police, the shooting occurred on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m. on the 100 block of Washington Street. A home[Read More…]
NASA Finds Tropical Storm Gordon’s Strength East of Its Center
Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2018 By: Rob Gutro, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center After drenching south Florida, Tropical Storm Gordon moved into the eastern Gulf of Mexico and is headed to the northwest. NASA’s Aqua satellite found three areas of the strongest storms east of Gordon’s center when it passed overhead on Sept.[Read More…]
