Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Alan Barber Employment in blue collar jobs rose by 49,000 in April, an increase of 0.2 percent. Since last April, employment in mining and logging (combined), manufacturing, and construction has increased by 561,000 or 2.8 percent. Together, these jobs accounted for 13.8 percent of jobs[Read More…]
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Melanie Wholesale Inc. Recalls Certain Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor.” The recalled cookies may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts[Read More…]
Rich East Grad Is First Recipient Of Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship #TimStrong
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School 2018 graduate Omar Smith Jr. is the inaugural recipient of the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship. Police presented Mr. Smith the $1,500 award toward his future education at the Village Board meeting of Monday, May 21. “Omar excelled academically at Rich East High School while being[Read More…]
Berwyn Man Charged with Impersonating Illinois Secretary of State Employee and Allegedly Stealing Thousands of Dollars
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Hugo Torres, 44, of Berwyn was arrested and charged with allegedly: Posing as an employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, Offering government jobs and other favors for cash advance payments, and Defrauding seven Cook County residents[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Drug for Patients with Chronic Liver Disease and Low Blood Platelets and Undergoing a Medical Procedure
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2018 Contact: Sandy Walsh The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Doptelet (avatrombopag) tablets to treat low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia) in adults with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a medical or dental procedure. This is the first drug approved by the[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces June 2018 Special Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Library plans to hold the following special events in June 2018. All events are open to the public. Additional programs and events can be found each week in the ‘In & Around Park Forest’ article posted in eNews Park[Read More…]
Choosing Between Death And Deportation
What happens when an undocumented immigrant has a life-threatening diagnosis? Much depends on where the person lives. And even in states with generous care for a dire illness, a patient can face difficult life-and-death choices. CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2018 By: Dan Gorenstein “Dear the most highly respected judge and court, I’m[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Athletes Commit
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As graduations near, high school athletes commit to colleges. Marian Catholic announced the latest round of soon-to-be alumni who pledged to play as freshmen in a number of areas of athletics. Temilade Adekoya will play volleyball at the University of Chicago. Joi Brown will play volleyball at[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of May 20, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 North Orchard Street, will be opening for its 2018 Season on Saturday, June 2. Since 1952, the Park Forest Aqua Center has been one of Chicagoland’s premiere outdoor pool experiences. The Park Forest Aqua Center is three pools in one, providing[Read More…]
Jewish Constituents to Rep. Jan Schakowsky: “Condemn Israel’s Killings in Gaza”
Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago remains leads gathering at Rep. Schakowsky district office, places stones on sidewalk in Jewish mourning ritual for Palestinian lives lost. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2018 Contact: Michael Deheeger On Friday, May 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm, 4 days after the move of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem[Read More…]
