Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. The Department of Defense announced the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Gunner’s Mate Seaman Connor Alan McQuagge, 19, of Utah, died May 26 of a non-combat related injury while underway in the Red Sea. The incident is under investigation. He was[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
A Coalition of Nonprofit, Local Business Groups Plan Legal Action Against U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Protect Threatened Reefs
Groups Challenge Failure to Protect Corals in Upcoming Fort Lauderdale Dredging Project Rachel Silverstein, Executive Director and Waterkeeper of Miami Waterkeeper, examines coral suffocated by sediment following the PortMiami dredging project. Photo courtesy of Pete Zuccarini FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. A coalition of environmental and SCUBA organizations joined together[Read More…]
New Petition Calls on Democrats to Prioritize Ending Mass Incarceration
Time for Democrats and Republicans to Focus On Criminal Justice Reform NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. Criminal justice reform has never been a formal priority of America’s two major political parties, and a new petition released today by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law aims to change that. Criminal[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Europe Travel Alert, May 31, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists[Read More…]
Marijuana Infraction Enforcement Nearly 4 Times More Severe for Black Californians and 1.5 Times More Severe for Latino Californians than for Whites, Finds New DPA and ACLU Report
Black and Latino Boys and Young Men at Particular Risk, Despite Similar Marijuana Use Rates Across Racial Lines; California to Vote on Removing Criminal Penalties and Legal Regulation of Marijuana This November Oakland, CA –(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. New data analyses conducted by the Drug Policy Alliance and ACLU of[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler and Trail Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Monday, June 20
Registration required by Saturday, June 18 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Get down and dirty and help Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Service care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, the Prairie Sampler and a butterfly garden need your help with weeding,[Read More…]
Stories of our Thorn Creek Nature Center Building with Richard Stuenkel on June 12 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Thorn Creek Nature Center is housed in an historic building, originally Immanuel Lutheran Church of Matteson, Illinois built in 1862. A gothic frame country church, its notable architectural features include curved ceiling, tongue-and-groove paneling and a raised pulpit. On Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m.[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Summer Concert on Friday, June 10
Registration required by Wednesday, June 8 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. As spring turns to summer come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Cellist Ingrid Krizan, bassist Julian Pat[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center Hosts Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5
Registration required by Friday, June 3 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Step back in time on the annual Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. Built in the early part of the 20th century, the farm is nestled deep within Thorn Creek Nature Preserve. Learn about the[Read More…]
Sweet Earth Natural Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Mispackaged Big Sur Burritos That Contain the Santa Cruz Burrito: Potential Allergy Concern for Those with Milk Allergy
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. Sweet Earth Natural Foods is voluntarily recalling its Big Sur Burrito, 7 oz, due to a packaging error. As a result, a small number of these products contain an undeclared milk allergen. The precautionary recall was necessitated when it was discovered that a small quantity[Read More…]