Day: July 28, 2011

Twelve Missing World War II Soldiers Indentified

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced Monday that the remains 12 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.  They are Army Air Forces 1st Lt.[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Protect Illinois’ Student Athletes from Concussions

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–JULY 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed comprehensive legislation that will help protect Illinois’ student-athletes from concussions and other brain injuries. The new law ensures that athletes who receive a concussion will not be allowed to return to play or practice until they are evaluated and receive written clearance[Read More…]

New Report Identifies How Impacts of Climate Change to Water Supplies and Waterways Will Affect U.S. Cities

WASHINGTON DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011.  As the nation grapples with a record year for storms, drought and weather-related devastation, a new report released yesterday by the Natural Resources Defense Council reveals climate change is leaving American cities open to a range of water-related vulnerabilities – from drought to sea level rise[Read More…]

Durbin Announces Funding for Education Programs and Research Initiatives at Illinois Cultural Institutions

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011.  U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded four Museums for America grants totaling $484,497 to cultural institutions in Illinois. These funds will help allow recipient institutions to better serve their communities by supporting high-priority activities[Read More…]

Durbin, Kirk, Costello, Shimkus: Army Corps to Report Back in One Week on Possibility of Expediting Permit Process

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Congressmen Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Shimkus (R-IL) announced that the Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to look into how the approval process for upgrades to the Metro East levees system can be expedited to[Read More…]

Son Allegedly Sets Fire to Father’s West Suburban Home

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011 —Bond has been set at $400,000 for a Melrose Park man who burned down his father’s home, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Thursday. David Neubauer, 26, of the 9700 block of Dickens Avenue, has been charged with one count of arson.  He appeared in Maywood[Read More…]

NIH-Funded Study May Increase Understanding of SIDS, Depressive Disorders

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2011.  NIH-funded scientists have developed a strain of mice with a built-in off switch that can selectively shut down the animals’ serotonin-producing cells, which make up a brain network controlling breathing, temperature regulation, and mood. The switch controls only the serotonin-producing cells, and does not affect any[Read More…]

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