Advocates: Big Victory, More Needed NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Tony Newman Over the weekend on Veterans Day, Governor Cuomo signed the bill that will finally allow patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to access medical marijuana in New York. The bill (A.7006/S.5629) adds post-traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying[Read More…]
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Chicago Riverwalk Wins Urban Land Institute’s 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the Chicago Riverwalk was selected as one of thirteen global winners of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence. The Riverwalk’s award honors its merits and economic development impact in the City of Chicago. This[Read More…]
‘Thrill Ride’: From a Child’s Dream to the Big Screen
Fantasy-adventure film set for official release in December CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sandy Antunez “Thrill Ride,” started as a promise Chris Parrish kept to his son and has now turned into an award-winning film for fantasy-adventure fans. The feature-length film will have its theatrical and national debut in December. “Thrill[Read More…]
Blues & Brews Fundraising Event on Dec. 4 Supporting Work of First Defense Legal Aid
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser First Defense Legal Aid & Lagunitas Brewing Company Blues & Brews fundraiser on Monday, December 4. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lagunitas Brewing Company’s TapRoom, 2607 West 17th Street in Chicago. 100% of the $10 cover[Read More…]
Illinois Legislators to Hold Joint Committee Hearing to Investigate Illinois’ Participation in the Interstate Crosscheck Program
Indivisible Chicago recently exposed massive security flaws in the Interstate Crosscheck program that put 98 million voters’ data at risk CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Jeff Radue In response to revelations of massive security failures in the Interstate Crosscheck program and apparent negligence in how 8 million voter records[Read More…]
FDA Approves Pill with Sensor that Tracks if Patients have Ingested Their Medication
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first U.S. drug with a digital ingestion tracking system. The drug, Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor), contains an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken. Abilify[Read More…]
South Bend Man Indicted On Hobbs Act Robbery Charges
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced the return of a four-count indictment charging Cordero Love, age 25, of South Bend, Indiana with 3 counts of Hobbs Act Robbery and 1 count of using a firearm during a crime of[Read More…]
Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser 2017 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week I November 13-19. During this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be raising awareness about the proper use of antibiotics and the dangers of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Contrary to what many believe, antibiotics do NOT[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Trump Celebrates “Great Relationship” With Philippine President Duterte at ASEAN Summit
President Duterte Has Waged Drug War That Has Killed Thousands; Over 270 NGOs, Human Rights Advocates, and Political Leaders Call for an End to the Killings in the Philippines NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Tony Newman Today, U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his “great relationship” with President Rodrigo Duterte of[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Youth to Stand Up on Issues of Racial Justice, Violence & Education on Nov. 18
200 Students from over 50 schools across Chicagoland will speak their truth, give 2 minute speeches on issues impacting them CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Maliha Sadiq, Communications Director. Mikva Challenge Young people from schools all over Chicago will be giving short speeches answering the question: “What is the most pressing issue[Read More…]
