Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2013 – 3:13 p.m. CST – eNews Park Forest has just learned that there will be a Special Meeting of the Rich Township High School District 227 at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at the District Office, 20550 South Cicero Avenue, Matteson. One of the[Read More…]
Day: May 10, 2013
Governor Quinn Announces $10 Million for Community-Based Supportive Housing
Funds Will Help Create Safe and Affordable Rental Housing Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that landlords across Illinois can now apply for a portion of up to $10 million to help increase safe and affordable rental housing for people with special needs. The announcement is[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the National Strategy for the Arctic Region
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Today, the President signed the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The United States is pleased to join our Arctic Council colleagues Canada, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Russia, and Sweden in articulating our strategic priorities for this critical region of the world. The Administration solicited input[Read More…]
Kites & Kids Returns to Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013 – Send your kite skyward over Governors State University’s magnificent Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. “Kids & Kites,” on Saturday May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m., gives everyone who loves flying kites – young and old – a chance to experience the sky above and[Read More…]
Discovery of New Hormone Opens Doors to New Type 2 Diabetes Treatments
The cells engorged with fats (blue) secrete aP2 at high levels resulting in development of diabetes. Photo: Ana Paula Arruda Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers have discovered that a particular type of protein (hormone) found in fat cells helps regulate how glucose (blood sugar)[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Helps Lead Call For Federal Disaster Assistance To Illinois Counties Devastated by Flooding
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) joined Senator Dick Durbin (IL-D) and Senator Mark Kirk (IL-R) in a letter to President Obama from the Illinois Congressional Delegation supporting the state of Illinois’ request that counties devastated by flooding receive a federal disaster declaration. Duckworth led the effort[Read More…]
FDA Approves Breo Ellipta to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder) for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It is also approved to reduce exacerbations[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Teacher Appreciation Week
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. AFT President Randi Weingarten offers her reflections as Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close. “America’s teachers are extraordinary. For teachers, their work is a calling—we are women and men who dedicate our lives to ensuring that every child can not only dream his or her dreams[Read More…]
Federal Judge Denies Government’s Request to Delay Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception, May 10, 2013
Judge Korman denies stay of his April order, gives government until Monday to appeal to 2nd Circuit Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Calling the Obama Administration’s appeal of a federal court order to make emergency contraception over-the-counter for all women “frivolous” and “taken for the purpose of delay,” U.S. District Court[Read More…]
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Provides New Lease on Life for Woman with COPD
Surgical procedure improves quality of life for patients with severe emphysema CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. July is a very significant month for Susan Fischer and her family. Her son is getting married and her daughter is expecting her second child. While Fischer can’t wait for all of the excitement to unfold,[Read More…]
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