Study highlights need for clinicians, patients to understand safety of these medications during pregnancy Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018. By: CDC Media Relations The number of privately insured U.S. women ages 15-44 years who filled a prescription for a medicine to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased 344 percent between 2003 and[Read More…]
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Anti-Defamation League Report: White Supremacist Murders More Than Doubled in 2017
New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 201. The number of white supremacist murders in the United States more than doubled in 2017 compared to the previous year, far surpassing murders committed by domestic Islamic extremists and making 2017 the fifth deadliest year on record for extremist violence since 1970. In its annual[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Reports Second Confirmed Case of Measles
C Contact a health care provider if you think you were exposed SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting a second confirmed case of measles. This case of measles is unrelated to the case IDPH reported on January 14, 2018. It is important to[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development & Planning Dept. to Host Presentation on Impact of Tax Reform on Your Business’ Bottom Line on February 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’ Economic Development & Planning Department will host a presentation on ‘What Tax Reform Means to Your Bottom Line’ on Thursday, February 15. The event will be held at Dining on The Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street[Read More…]
Chicago Department of Transportation Saving City Millions, Still Room for Improvement
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Danielle Perry A report released today by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) management of construction projects in the public way has saved the City money but still has room for improvement. OIG’s audit determined[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Presents the Ground-breaking Musical ‘Caroline, or Change’ at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2018 Sharon Morrissey A range of musical styles fills the score—from blues to Motown, and spirituals to klezmer. This story of a divorced African American maid will fill your heart. ‘Caroline, or Change,’ presented by The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), is a ground-breaking work that[Read More…]
NOW President Toni Van Pelt to Address Women’s March On Washington, Saturday, January 20
“If we don’t stand up for our rights, Donald Trump and his right-wing allies will take them away from us. We must get out the vote!” Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Emily Imhoff National Organization for Women President Toni Van Pelt will be among the speakers on Saturday, January 20,[Read More…]
March On Announces #WeekendOfWomen Milestone As Over 250 Affiliates and Organizations Gear Up for January 20- 21st Anniversary Actions
Map Shows Hundreds of Planned Anniversary Actions in 47 States Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Aileen Berquist March On’s #WeekendOfWomen is gaining momentum as hundreds of affiliates and other groups across the country have announced plans for the weekend of January 21-22. Anniversary actions have been scheduled not only[Read More…]
Tele-Town Hall on Reproductive Rights to be Held on Thursday, March 1
You Can Become Part of the Conversation CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2017 By: Edwin C. Yohnka, Executive Director ACLU of Illinois January 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade – a decision that freed women across the United States to make the most important[Read More…]
Acting Director Mulvaney Announces Call for Evidence Regarding Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Functions
Seeks Public Input on Ways to Better Fulfill Statutory Obligations WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2018. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced that it is issuing a call for evidence to ensure the Bureau is fulfilling its proper and appropriate functions to best protect consumers. In coming weeks, the Bureau[Read More…]
