Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 Contact: Theresa Eisenman The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Crysvita (burosumab), the first drug approved to treat adults and children ages 1 year and older with x-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a rare, inherited form of rickets. XLH causes low levels of phosphorus in the[Read More…]
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North Suburban Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Causing More Than $24 Million in Tax Losses from Fraudulent Tax Schemes
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Barry Poticha, 73, of Northbrook and the bookkeeper for two Chicago-area staffing companies, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Poticha admitted in a plea agreement that he caused a total federal tax loss of more than[Read More…]
DePaul University Humanities Center Examines Perception and Reality
Spring programs continue exploration of “fake” CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: H. Peter Steeves Identity, perception and illness round out the discussions of the DePaul Humanities Center’s Spring 2018 programs as the center continues to dissect its “fake” theme. “We look forward to closing out ‘The Year of the Fake’ with[Read More…]
As Big Coal Continues Seeking Backdoor Bailouts, Opposition Escalates
“Invest in Illinois Families, Not Texas Corporations” Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Renner Barsella Monday afternoon, public health and environmental advocates from across Illinois rallied outside Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) before offering public comments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB). Monday’s hearing was the third session where impacted[Read More…]
Chicago’s Leading Cultural Organizations Introduce Innovative Summer Opportunities to Youth and Families Citywide
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Nora Mabie Hundreds of youth and families from across the city attended Chicago City of Learning’s (CCOL) Spring Into Summer Fair at Jones College Prep on Saturday, where they had the opportunity to explore, try out, and sign up for a diverse set of summer programs[Read More…]
‘Heartland: Images of Small Town and Rural Midwest’ Exhibit Opens at Tall Grass Arts Association on April 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association’s next exhibit will be ‘Heartland: Images of Small Town and Rural Midwest.’ The exhibit will open Friday, April 27 and run through June 2. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 3[Read More…]
Sen. Durbin Questions FCC on Sinclair Dictating Content to Local News Stations While it Weighs Proposed Mega-Merger with Tribune
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser It has been reported that Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair) required local news anchors at Sinclair-owned television stations across the country to deliver a scripted promotional message on-air. In response to this report, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC)[Read More…]
Colombia is Featured Country in Prairie State College International Committee Annual Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 Prairie State College (PSC) Professor Craig Mulling (center) recognized retiring PSC faculty members Ed Schwarz, professor of communication and department chair of Humanities and Fine and Applied Arts (left) and Marian Kelly, professor of biology (right), for “Outstanding Service to Prairie State College’s International Committee.” The[Read More…]
Epstein-Barr Virus Protein Can “Switch On” Risk Genes for Autoimmune Diseases
EBV may trigger some cases of lupus, say NIH-supported researchers. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 Contact: Judith Lavelle Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the cause of infectious mononucleosis, has been associated with subsequent development of systemic lupus erythematosus and other chronic autoimmune illnesses, but the mechanisms behind this association have been[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Watch the Brain’s Lining Heal After a Head Injury
Study provides insights into the immune system’s role in recovery after concussion in mice. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 Contact: Barbara McMakin Following head injury, the protective lining that surrounds the brain may get a little help from its friends: immune cells that spring into action to assist with repairs. In[Read More…]
