Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Charging that the very definition of sexual harassment “would be severely restricted allowing damaging behavior to go unchecked,” Michael J. Madigan, chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, released the following statement on a leaked draft of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes to the federal[Read More…]
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Pittsburgh Priests I Knew Now Named in the Grand Jury Report: William B. Yockey
Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- The impact of the Pennsylvania grand jury report has only started to resonate. Pittsburgh priests I knew, my family knew and trusted, priests my former neighbors knew and trusted, were named in this report. This is a first of a series of articles that will share details from[Read More…]
Rockets Fall to Bloomington Purple Raiders in Home Opener
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East fell to the Bloomington Purple Raiders 21-14 in the Rockets’ home opener Saturday. The Rockets put up 6 in the first quarter and fought in the fourth quarter, putting 8 points on the board. In spite of their rallying efforts, the Purple Raiders scored 7 points[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Rolls Past North Lawndale to Even Mark at 1-1
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was easy to excuse the Marian defense for allowing 137 yards passing against nonconference foe North Lawndale. Courtesy of six sacks and constant pressure on the quarterback, the Marian defense limited the Phoenix to minus-85 yards rushing to produce the Spartans’ first shutout since 2012. The[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 2, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Where did the summer go? Hard to believe but on Monday, we’ll celebrate Labor Day. While many of us associate the holiday with the end of summer and an opportunity for parades, parties, picnics, cookouts and enjoying a day off from work, the day was inaugurated in[Read More…]
IL AFL-CIO Launches ‘Contract with the Middle Class’ Campaign, Calling on Candidates to Stand with Workers
BURR RIDGE—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2018 Contact: Bill Looby The Illinois AFL-CIO will launch a statewide campaign starting this week calling on candidates running for office in Illinois to stand up to extreme attacks on workers’ rights by signing a “Contract with the Middle Class.” The Illinois AFL-CIO will hold events around[Read More…]
UChicago Local and South Side Partners Cook Up an Innovative Job-training Program
Before the Plate provides culinary skills, job readiness, and a direct connection to jobs on campus CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2018 By: Colleen Frankhart Ashlee White has learned a lot of new things in the last couple of weeks: The proper technique for sautéing mushrooms. How to choose the right tomatoes to[Read More…]
Genetics and Pollution Drive Severity of Asthma Symptoms
Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2018 Contact: Robin Arnette Asthma patients, with a specific genetic profile, exhibit more intense symptoms following exposure to traffic pollution, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and collaborators. The study appeared online in Scientific Reports. The research team, made up of scientists from the[Read More…]
Study Provides an Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords
NIH-funded preclinical results suggest returning nerve cells to a younger state could aid in repair Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2018 Contact: Carl P. Wonders, Ph.D. For many years, researchers have thought that the scar that forms after a spinal cord injury actively prevents damaged neurons from regrowing. In a study of[Read More…]
The $109K Heart Attack Bill Is Down To $332. What About Other Surprise Bills?
TEXAS—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2018 By: Chad Terhune A Texas hospital that charged a teacher $108,951 for care after a heart attack slashed the bill to $332.29 Thursday — but not before the huge charge sparked a national conversation over what should be done to combat surprise medical bills that afflict a growing[Read More…]
