Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Grande Prairie Singers, directed by Jo Rodenburg, salute the genius of George Frederic Handel with its “Hoorah for Handel’ concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St, Tinley Park. This performance is part of the Singers gala 40th anniversary[Read More…]
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Senator Duckworth to Trump: You’re Wrong—My Buddies and I ‘Fought to Win’ in Iraq
Iraq War Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. After President Trump said the United States Armed Forces “don’t fight to win” yesterday, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following reaction: “Not only are the President’s remarks not truthful, they are[Read More…]
University of Chicago/Harvard University Study Points to Importance of Subsidy Structure in Affordable Care Act
Photo Source: Stockphoto.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017 By Tina Cormier One of the challenges for Congressional Republicans looking to replace the Affordable Care Act is how to address federal subsidies, which millions of Americans use to pay for health insurance. In a new study, economists at the University of Chicago and[Read More…]
UN Migration Agency Reports Surge in Displacement from Mosul as Fighting Intensifies
A baby displaced by the conflict in Mosul, shelter at the Qayara emergency site, in Ninewa governorate, Iraq. Photo: IOM/Hala Jaber GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2017 – The United Nations migration agency today reported thousands of new arrivals at Iraqi sites for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing Mosul’s western sector where[Read More…]
Annual Networking Event for Students of Color at Prairie State College on Thursday, March 2
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. The Male Success Initiative (MSI) program at Prairie State College (PSC) will host its 11th annual networking event, Ties That Bind, on Thursday, March 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Conference Center on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago[Read More…]
Under Pressure, FDA Agrees to Review Lead in Hair Dye
Despite bans in Europe and Canada, neurotoxin remains widely used in American hair dyes In 1980, the FDA approved lead acetate as a repeated use hair dye with minimal restrictions. The levels of lead in the product are allowed to be as high as 6000 ppm. Three years earlier, the[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: U.S., Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, February 28, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Medicaid Managed Care Reboot
Goal of program is to offer enhanced care at sustainable costs, cover more beneficiaries, strengthen quality control and improve coordination of services CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2017. Governor Bruce Rauner, joined by Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Director Felicia Norwood and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon,[Read More…]
Advocates Push Crucial Legislation to Seal Past Marijuana Possession Convictions
Sealing Records for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses Could Help Prevent Deportations in Trump America Albany—(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. Today, advocates and legislators held a press conference in Albany to demand reprieve for the harm that has been caused by arrests for low-level marijuana possession and mobilize for legislative solutions to keep New[Read More…]
Rauner Administration Launches Jobs Portal
Part of ongoing AFSCME strike preparation New website makes it easier to apply for jobs working for the people of Illinois CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. The Rauner Administration announced today as part of its ongoing AFSCME strike preparation that it has launched a new website called Working for a Better[Read More…]
