CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today discussed the latest Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the impact it would have on Illinois patients and health care providers. Senate Republicans are rushing to vote on the Cassidy-Graham repeal bill this week – despite[Read More…]
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UChicago’s Oriental Institute Exhibit Illustrates Magical Powers of Book of the Dead in Ancient Egypt
Oriental Institute features papyri, mummy to explain concepts of afterlife CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: University of Chicago In ancient Egypt, you did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. The Book of the Dead, a collection of spells and charms, was there to guide you. Starting Oct. 3, visitors to the[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Statement in Opposition to Graham-Cassidy-Heller Healthcare Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy-Heller healthcare bill, which Senate Republicans announced they intend to bring up for a vote this week: “It’s a shame that Senate Republicans have abandoned bipartisan efforts to improve our healthcare system and are[Read More…]
October is College Changes Everything® Month in Illinois
Student Assistance Commission and Partners Offer Statewide Free Assistance with College Applications and FAFSA® Completion CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. For a second year, Governor Rauner has proclaimed October College Changes Everything® Month (CCE Month), when the state’s college access and financial aid agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and[Read More…]
Chicago to Host 2018 Laver Cup
Chicago to be First U.S. City to Host International Tennis Competition Between Team Europe and Team World CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. The city of Chicago has won the right to host the second edition of the Laver Cup next year at the United Center. The competition brings together the world’s elite[Read More…]
DePaul University Theatre School’s Play ‘Augusta & Noble’ Addresses Immigration for Young Audiences
The Theatre School production opens Oct. 5 at DePaul University’s Merle Reskin Theatre CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: DePaul University Thatre School Carlos Murillo’s play about the child of undocumented immigrants seems to have uncanny timing. Immigration reform was at the forefront of the White House administration five years ago[Read More…]
New FBI Numbers for 2016: Overall Crime Down, Uptick in Murder Rate
Bureau Data Confirms Expected Trends New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: Brennan Center for Justice The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Uniform Crime Report, released today, found that the overall crime rate fell for the 15th year in a row in 2016. It also found the national murder rate[Read More…]
First Female Marine Graduates Infantry Officer Course
QUANTICO, Virginia –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. A female Marine officer made history today at Quantico, Va. by completing the Infantry Officer Course and earning the infantry officer military occupational specialty. The lieutenant, who asked to keep her identity private, is the first female officer to successfully complete the course since the[Read More…]
Army, Military Officials Outline Hurricane Relief Efforts
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: Terri Moon Cronk, DoD News, Defense Media Activity The numerous natural disasters of the past couple of weeks have cut a wide swath across the United States from Florida and the Caribbean region to the West Coast, Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek P. Rydholm, deputy[Read More…]
FDA Conducts Global Operation to Protect Consumers from Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs Sold Online
Illegally marketed opioids are among the products targeted, along with the websites that sell them, during international Operation Pangea X Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, recently took action[Read More…]
