It is Against the Law to Keep Wildlife as Pets SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding all Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone. During the breeding season, well-meaning people may believe they are helping by[Read More…]
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FDA Approves New Uses for Two Drugs Used for Treatment of BRAF-positive Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contact: Sandy Walsh The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib), administered together, for the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), and has a type[Read More…]
In Case You MIssed It: Mayor Bill de Blasio Embraces Safer Consumption Spaces for NYC to Reduce Overdose Deaths
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Tony Newman Ne York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced yesterday that he is moving forward with safer consumption spaces as a strategy to combat the overdose crisis. The move follows years of advocacy by community-based groups, people who are directly affected, faith leaders, medical professionals,[Read More…]
April Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9 percent, but Wage Growth Remains Weak
Wage growth actually appears to be decelerating, in spite of the low unemployment rate. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Dean Baker The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in April, the lowest rate since 2000. It has only been below this level[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts “Solutions Only” Congressional Field Inquiry on Trafficking of Persons, Drugs and Illegal Guns
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: James Lewis, Communications Director Congresswoman Robin Kelly held her second Solutions Only Congressional field inquiry on trafficking, particularly the trafficking of persons, drugs, illegal guns and their intersectionalities. “Chicago is truly the crossroads of America. This status brings us amazing economic wealth and opportunity, but it[Read More…]
Are You Still Here Party and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest and Matteson Historical Societies will host its ‘Are You Still Here Party and Ice Cream Social’ on Sunday, May 20 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest. Park Forest’s own[Read More…]
Southland Small Business Networking Mix to be Held on Friday, May 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development and Planning Department will host the Southland Small Business Networking Mix on Friday, May 18 at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest (View Map). The event is open[Read More…]
Alum, Veteran Assistant Erick Middleton To Head Football Program At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Marian Catholic continues to rebuild its football program toward a consistent IHSA playoff contender, the Spartans will turn to one of their own to lead the charge, the school announced Thursday afternoon. Class of 1998 alum Erick Middleton will serve as Marian’s ninth football coach. An[Read More…]
Park Forest May Saturday Rules Meeting Cancelled
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Village Board’s Saturday Rules Meeting of Saturday, May 5, 2018, has been cancelled. The Village announced the cancellation of the meeting Thursday afternoon. These meetings, scheduled for the first Saturday of each month, provide residents an opportunity to ask questions or otherwise engage with[Read More…]
Immigrant Prisons Series from Brave New Films to be Screened on Friday, May 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Immigrant Prisons series’ from Brave New Films will be screened on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. Due to ongoing repairs being done at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), the event will be held[Read More…]
