Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2017. CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now activated to bring together CDC staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and to deploy resources and personnel as requested. Elements of CDC’s emergency response have been in place since[Read More…]
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Crash At Western and Sauk Trail; Fire Department Greets Potential Candidates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The fire department was especially busy last week. A crash at Western Avenue and Sauk Trail resulted in five people being sent to local hospitals. The PFFD also held an orientation at Rich East High School for potential candidates for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Last week, there were[Read More…]
Police Apprehend 3 Juveniles Suspected Of Burglarizing Cars
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police announced the arrest of three juveniles suspected of burglarizing cars. The juveniles were apprehended after police pursued them on foot. According to police, on August 27, 2017, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Park Forest Police Officers were dispatched to a possible burglary to a motor[Read More…]
American Legion Resolves In Support Of Expanding Veterans’ Access to Medicinal Cannabis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, has adopted a resolution calling on federal officials to expand veterans’ access to medical marijuana. The resolution, passed last week at the Legion’s annual convention, urges the “United States government to permit V.A. medical providers to[Read More…]
Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Thiel Gallery on September 6
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled ‘Silent Witnesses’ by Carmen Chami. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery September 6 – October 11.[Read More…]
Texas Chemical Explosions: Delayed Regulations Need To Be Enforced Now
Crosby, TX – (ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. Two small explosions last night at a Texas chemical facility highlight that existing — but delayed — emergency regulations need to be enforced more strictly at chemical plants. Rain from Hurricane Harvey flooded the Arkema plant in Crosby, Texas, damaging its refrigeration system.[Read More…]
UChicago Appointed Co-commissioner of U.S. Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago jointly announced yesterday their selection by the U.S. Department of State to serve as co-commissioners of the United States Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. As co-commissioners, the two institutions will organize Dimensions[Read More…]
20 States and Localities to EPA: Retract Administrator Pruitt’s Erroneous and Inappropriate Clean Power Plan Guidance
Coalition Of 20 States And Localities Call Out Pruitt For Providing Incorrect Legal Advice To Governors; Letter Also Inconsistent With His Recusal From Clean Power Plan Litigation NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of 20 states and localities in urging the retraction[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Urges FBI to Investigate Former Trump Advisor Carl Icahn for Potential Violations of Federal Anti-Corruption Law
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is requesting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launch a criminal investigation into whether former Special Advisor to President Trump Carl Icahn violated federal anti-corruption law by attempting to use his government position to enrich himself by hundreds of millions[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan on Bipartisan Education Funding Reform Legislation
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday as bipartisan education funding reform was signed into law: “Today is a victory for our schools, our students and our communities. It’s also a victory for compromise that I hope we continue to build on. By[Read More…]
