Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense announced this week the death of Staff Sgt. Reymund Rarogal Transfiguracion, a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Staff Sgt. Transfiguracion, 36, from Waikoloa, Hawaii, died August 12, 2018, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated[Read More…]
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FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 Contact: Angela Stark The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33[Read More…]
Black Women and Girls Symposium “Securing the Bag” to be Held on Friday, August 24
Event Aims to Build Financial Freedom and Generational Wealth CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Representative Robin Kelly, Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, will host a symposium featuring some of Chicago’s leading financial experts offering guidance on money, financial planning and building substantial financial resources to pass[Read More…]
CDC: 1 in 4 US Adults Live with a Disability
Cognitive disability most common in younger adults; mobility disability most common for others Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 Contact: CDC Media Relations One in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – have a disability that impacts major life activities, according to a report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Among 2018 Loras College Graduates
Dubuque, Iowa–August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Loras College recently announced the names of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in 2018. Among the graduates were Kyle T. Brzeszkiewicz of Park Forest who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. This is from a press[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum After Dark to Present the Nell and Jim Band on August 24
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser A Special National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) After Dark event, ‘Interactive Storytelling With the Nell and Jim Band’ will take place on Friday, August 24 at 7 p.m. The event which will feature a lively blend of songs and audience-friendly storytelling will be held[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces New Student Trustee
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media Benedict Shogunle, an international student at Prairie State College (PSC), recently was sworn in as the 2018 – 2019 student trustee on the college Board of Trustees. In early April, Shogunle, who is originally from Nigeria, Africa, campaigned for the position[Read More…]
Pittsburgh Priests Listed in Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, Noting Those I Knew
Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- About that Pennsylvania grand jury report. Here are the names of the priests from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including those I knew. I was not familiar with these accusations when I knew them — with the exception of one. And I knew that guy in the red zucchetto, pictured[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuit Against Trump Tower for Failing to Protect Chicago River
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Tower Operations Jeopardize Fish Populations Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against Trump International Hotel & Tower (Trump Tower) in Chicago for violating environmental laws and jeopardizing fish and aquatic life in the Chicago River. The lawsuit, filed in[Read More…]
Arthur Jones and His Supporters are Rejected by Palos Township Residents at Monthly Meeting
Organizers firm in calling for Sharon Brannigan’s resignation PALOS TOWNSHIP—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2018 Contact: Bassem Kawar, National Coordinator, Campaign to TAKE ON HATE On Monday, August 13th, the #ResignBrannigan campaign organized its 14th protest in Palos Township, marking a milestone in this anti-racist movement led by Arabs and Muslims, as residents[Read More…]
