NIH study finds higher rates of dissatisfaction with family relationships. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 Contact: Meredith Daly and Robert Bock Cyberbullying, dissatisfaction with family relationships, and unmet medical needs are major contributors to the high rates of depressive symptoms seen among adolescents who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their[Read More…]
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Annual States of Change Report Examines Shifting U.S. Demographics and the Future of the Trump and Obama Coalitions in Presidential Elections
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Rob Griffin, Ruy Teixeira, and William H. Frey A new report jointly authored by the Center for American Progress, Brookings Institution, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), and the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) explores national and state demographic changes in the United States; future[Read More…]
Park Forest Foods Grocery Store Opens To Positive Community Reviews
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A grocery store opened at 120 South Orchard Drive, a “soft opening,” Friday, and early reports from shoppers were positive. “Soft openings” generally happen without a lot of fanfare, giving the owner and employees time to experience the day-to-day operations and demands before a grand opening. However,[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Stickers Now On Sale; Rates Increase May 1
Don’t forget to also register your animals Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The 2018-19 Village of Park Forest vehicle stickers went on sale beginning March 1. Just a reminder that vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered in the Village of Park[Read More…]
Governors State University to Award Journalists and Social Activist Honorary Degrees
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 Contact: Keisha Cowen Governors State University will honor three nationally recognized cultural figures with honorary degrees for their lifetime commitment to journalistic excellence, social equity and inclusion during its 47th commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 19 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Investigative journalists Carol Marin and Don[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana’s ‘Catch-22’: Federal Limits On Research Hinder Patients’ Relief
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Marisa Taylor and Melissa Bailey By the time Ann Marie Owen turned to marijuana to treat her pain, she was struggling to walk and talk. She also hallucinated. For four years, her doctor prescribed the 61-year-old a wide range of opioids for her transverse myelitis, a[Read More…]
House Republican Caucus Files Resolution Opposing Dems’ Progressive Income Tax Proposals
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois Democrats and gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzger have floated proposals for a progressive income tax for Illinois residents. Such a tax would increase the percentage the wealthy pay. Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), along with members of the House Republican Caucus, filed House Resolution 975[Read More…]
$10 Million Grant to Support UChicago Crime Lab Collaboration for Police Innovation
Grant from Ken Griffin supports strategic capabilities, research partnerships, officer supports By: University Communications CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018- A $10 million grant from philanthropist Ken Griffin will support a transformative new initiative to reduce violent crime in Chicago, through a collaboration with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Police Department and the[Read More…]
Senate Majority Leader Introduces Bi-Partisan Hemp Legalization Bill
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), along with Oregon Democrats Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation today to remove low THC hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act and amend federal regulations to better facilitate industrial hemp[Read More…]
Michigan Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison for Violently Forcing Children to Engage in Prostitution
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. District Judge Manish S. Shah imposed a 45-year sentence in federal prison on Fabrieal Delaney, 32, for violently forcing two children and a young woman to engage in prostitution. The sentencing took place in federal court in Chicago. Delaney, of Battle Creek,[Read More…]
