SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – (ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media South Suburban College (SSC) will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an[Read More…]
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Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associated With Significant Reduction In Prescription Opioid Use
San Diego, CA—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Paul Armentano The enactment of medical cannabis access laws is associated with significant reductions in prescription opioid use among Medicaid enrollees, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Addiction. Investigators with the University of California at San Diego assessed the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins FTC and 50 States Taking Action Against Fraudulent Charities Claiming to Help Veterans
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorneys General across the country and other law enforcement and charity regulators to announce “Operation Donate with Honor.” This initiative is intended to crackdown against fraudulent charities that scam consumers by falsely[Read More…]
Judge Rules Former Chicago Priest Must Remain in State Custody as Sexually Violent Person
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that Cook County Judge Dennis Porter ordered Daniel McCormack, 49, a former Roman Catholic priest, to remain in state custody after previously finding him to be a Sexually Violent Person (SVP). McCormack was formerly the pastor of St.[Read More…]
Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Spring Pasta Salad Due to Reported Illnesses
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 Contact: Tina Potthoff Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling its Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad due to the potential that it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention last night when approximately 20 illnesses[Read More…]
From Crib To Court: Trump Administration Summons Immigrant Infants
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Christina Jewett and Shefali Luthra The Trump administration has summoned at least 70 children under 1 year old to immigration court for their own deportation proceedings since Oct. 1, according to new Justice Department data provided exclusively to Kaiser Health News. These children, who may be[Read More…]
FDA Expands the Use of New Breast Cancer Drug
FDA approves first cancer drug through new oncology review pilot that enables greater development efficiency Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 Contact: Sandy Walsh The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kisqali (ribociclib) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of pre/perimenopausal or postmenopausal women with hormone receptor[Read More…]
Are We Ready? Congresswoman Kelly Asks Governor Rauner for Answers on Illinois’ Efforts to Secure the 2018 Election
Recent report still shows multiple vulnerabilities within Illinois’ system following 2016 hacks Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2018 By: James Lewis Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly wrote to Governor Bruce Rauner requesting information about the state’s efforts to secure the upcoming 2018 election after Illinois’ systems were hacked in 2016. She writes,[Read More…]
Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression
Governor’s Veto of Legislation to Protect Privacy of Voter Data Yet Another Reminder: Elections Matter CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2018 Contact: Steve Held Attention is now focused on the November elections and future legislation to secure elections and fight voter suppression, after Governor Rauner’s veto of SB 2273. The bill would have[Read More…]
#4Jaleel: Donate To Drayton Family While You Dine At Culver’s Matteson
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Culver’s of Matteson will host a very special fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 24, in memory of 10-year-old Jaleel R. Drayton of nearby Park Forest, who lost his life at the age of 10 this past July. Proceeds from the “Donate While You Dine” event will[Read More…]
