CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Chicago students who struggle with violence in their communities would benefit if an amendment U.S. Senator Dick Durbin introduced yesterday to provide funding for youth violence prevention efforts is signed into law. This funding, introduced as an amendment to the Commerce Justice and Science spending bill,[Read More…]
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Kerry, Kirk Renew Call for Public Option
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk signed a letter urging the inclusion of a public option in any health reform legislation that will be considered on the Senate floor. “I believe deeply in a robust public option,” said Senator Kerry. “With Ted Kennedy, I’ve fought hard on[Read More…]
2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, October 9, 2009
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2009. Key Flu Indicators Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of September 27 – October 3, 2009, a review of the key indictors found that[Read More…]
President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize: It’s About Hope
(PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Commentary The news of President Barack Obama has circulated and percolated throughout the world for just over three hours now. I’m not even taking a look at what anyone on the far right is saying at this point. No doubt the right wingnuts now have to figure out[Read More…]
PSC to Host College Fair Featuring Over 100 Colleges and Universities
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– High school students and their parents can visit with more than 100 representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities at the annual Illinois College Exposition College Fair hosted by Prairie State College (PSC). The college fair will be held on Tuesday, October 20 from 6 to[Read More…]
Gem and Mineral Show Set For October 17 and 18
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fossils, shells, and minerals, oh my! More than 10,000 items will be on display at the annual Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show hosted by Prairie State College (PSC) and the South Suburban Earth Science Club (SSESC). The show will be held on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday,[Read More…]
HHS Unveils New Features on Flu.gov
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2009. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled several new resources on the federal government’s one-stop resource for flu information — www.flu.gov. The Web site now features a new H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation guide for adults 18 and older along with a new Flu Myths and Facts section, which[Read More…]
Preliminary Analysis by CBO of the America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009 As Amended
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2009. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) have just issued a preliminary analysis of the Senate Finance Committee Chairman’s mark for the America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009, incorporating the amendments that have been adopted to date by[Read More…]
29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner at St. Irenaeus Church
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2009. St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest, will be holding its 29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets for this all you can eat event are $8 for adults and $3 for[Read More…]
PSC Adds to Board of Trustees Student Art Collection
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) recently added three new pieces of art to the PSC Board of Trustees Student Art Collection. The collection was established in September 2008 and features student artwork hung in prominent places throughout campus. The new additions were chosen from the spring[Read More…]
