NIH-funded study observes higher attainment of college degrees. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2018 By: Robert Bock and Meredith Daly Students who participated in an intensive childhood education program from preschool to third grade were more likely to achieve an academic degree beyond high school, compared to a similar group that received[Read More…]
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Earthjustice: EPA Must Withdraw Clean Power Plan Repeal Proposal Which is Tainted by Scott Pruitt’s Involvement
Pruitt’s mind is made up against the plan, so the public can’t count on him to give fair consideration Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Abigail Dillen, Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy, Earthjustice Earthjustice joined with other groups in calling upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw[Read More…]
DoD Studying Implications of Wearable Devices Giving Too Much Info
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2018 By: Jim Garamone Defense Department officials are studying security issues raised by physical conditioning trackers that also can be used to track service members’ whereabouts, a Pentagon spokesman told reporters yesterday. The concern comes from a “heat map” posted by Strava — the makers of a[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Launches Website on Chicago Police Department Consent Decree
Chicago Residents Can Provide Input on Police Reform Through New Website Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that her office has launched a new website, www.chicagopoliceconsentdecree.org, to provide information on the Chicago Police Department Consent Decree and allow all residents to provide feedback about[Read More…]
Seeking Star Awards Nominations for the Chicago Women’s Conference at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018. South Suburban College is seeking nominations for The Star Awards, which will be presented at the 10th Annual Chicago Women’s Conference being held at South Suburban College on Friday, March 16. The two awards recognize women for their outstanding leadership in business, community activities[Read More…]
Breakfast with BCI Workshop Presents – Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on February 13
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Alexandra Glumac The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Crucial Conversations: The Crisis of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., with check-in and continental breakfast[Read More…]
Oversight Dems Ask Rep. Gowdy to Subpoena Documents Withheld by Trump Administration on Russian Attacks on 21 States in 2016 Election
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2018 By: Jennifer Werner and Aryele Bradford Today, all Democratic Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter asking Chairman Trey Gowdy to issue a subpoena to finally compel the Department of Homeland Security to produce documents it has been withholding from[Read More…]
Ex-Muncie-area Volleyball Coach Faces Federal Charge In Sexual Exploitation Case
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Muncie man is facing a federal charge that he allegedly engaged in illegal sexual conduct with minor children over a three (3) year period. Nolan M. Brand, 24, Muncie, has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced the charges on January 26.[Read More…]
Panera Bread Preemptively Recalls All 2 oz. and 8 oz. Cream Cheese Products
St. Louis, MO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2018 – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese products sold in its U.S. bakery-cafes. This recall was initiated after samples of[Read More…]
Study: Demand on the Rise for Intercity Bus Travel
Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University gives outlook for 2018 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2018 By: Joseph Schwieterman After being financially hurt for several years by cheap fuel prices and a soft economy, intercity bus lines rolled into the new year with renewed momentum, find researchers at DePaul University’s[Read More…]
