Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: James Lewis This morning, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, took to the House Floor demanding action to prevent another school shooting like yesterday’s at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. On the House floor,[Read More…]
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Jewish U.S. Congressional Candidate Calls out Holocaust Denier
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Tom Lupa Congressional Candidate Benjamin Thomas Wolf is on the offensive about Holocaust denial comments from Arthur Jones, another congressional candidate in the state of Illinois. Wolf, a former FBI National Security official, US Diplomat, and Chicago professor has some strong words for Arthur Jones.[Read More…]
We All Use Drugs, So Treat Drug Users as You Would Want to Be Treated
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Tony Newman We are all drug users. Coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, weed, Viagra, ecstasy, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety pills and more – people are using these drugs on a weekly or even daily basis. Why do we all use drugs? Because drugs work. We all have our personal[Read More…]
University of Chicago Student Organizers to Hold Three No Bannon Teach-ins
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Arianna Gass and Linda Solotaire University of Chicago student organizers will hold three free, public No Bannon teach-ins opposing an announced university speaking event with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. On Friday, February 16, panelists affiliated with the University of Chicago and DePaul student[Read More…]
MUSH! The CHIditarod, Chicago’s Shopping Cart Race for a Good Cause Celebrates Lucky Year 13 on March 3
Yearly costumed shopping cart race, raises thousands of pounds of food and donations to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, local organizations; Registration Closes Tuesday, February 20th CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Stephanie Esposito Spectators and well-wishers are invited to witness the start of the 13th CHIditarod, Chicago’s annual rambunctious,[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for a Certain Type of Prostate Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Angela Stark The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Erleada (apalutamide) for the treatment of patients with prostate cancer that has not spread (non-metastatic), but that continues to grow despite treatment with hormone therapy (castration-resistant). This is the first FDA-approved treatment for non-metastatic,[Read More…]
Grassroots Collaborative Statement on Governor Rauner’s 2018 Illinois State Budget Address
Following Trump’s Lead, Rauner Protects Wealthy Money Managers in Budget Address Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2018 By: Nathan Ryan On Wednesday, Governor Rauner delivered his fourth budget address which was long on rhetoric, but short on solutions. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative.[Read More…]
FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Blood Test to Aid in the Evaluation of Concussion in Adults
(Source: fda.gov) Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Tara Rabin The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the first blood test to evaluate mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly referred to as concussion, in adults. The FDA reviewed and authorized for marketing the Banyan Brain Trauma Indicator[Read More…]
Rep. Greg Harris Democratic Response to Governor Rauner’s 2018 Budget Address (Video)
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Democratic response to the governor’s budget address was delivered by state Representative Greg Harris. Video of his remarks can be found here: https://livestream.com/blueroomstream/events/8049607/videos/170237528 Source: Office of Rep. Greg Harris
Governor Rauner Delivers 2018 Budget Address (Video and Transcript)
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Governor Rauner delivered his 2018 budget address today. Rauner singled out major cuts to teacher pension programs and public sector unions, saying each need to take more responsibility for their part in the state’s financial troubles by accepting less state help and lower[Read More…]
