SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a closing reception next Friday, March 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery, for an exhibition of art works by Nicole Northway titled “Wisdom of the Night.” Nicole Northway[Read More…]
Day: March 21, 2014
Governors State University to Offer Autism Workshop on March 28
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014 – Governors State University will present a workshop to help loved ones of those who are on the autism spectrum understand the difficulty they may have in processing and analyzing information they need to achieve educational standards recently adopted in Illinois. The workshop will be[Read More…]
Four Big Reasons to Celebrate the Affordable Care Act Turning Four
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services March 23rd marks the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act. Since its enactment, millions of Americans have benefited from the law. Here are just four of the reasons we have to celebrate today.[Read More…]
7.9 Million People with Medicare Have Saved Over $9.9 Billion on Prescription Drugs
37.2 million Medicare beneficiaries received free preventive services in 2013 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. On the 4th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act into law, new information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that millions of seniors and people with disabilities[Read More…]
FDA Approves Otezla to Treat Psoriatic Arthritis
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Otezla (apremilast) to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). PsA is a form of arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis. Most people develop psoriasis first and are later diagnosed with PsA. Joint pain, stiffness and swelling[Read More…]
CBS Video on Park Forest Code Red Alert
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Above is video from CBS Chicago regarding the Code Red alert issued by the Park Forest Police yesterday. For the full alert, go here: Code Red Community Alert Issued By Park Forest Police
More Than 100 Panther Enthusiasts Convene to Discuss Reintroduction of Florida Panthers to North Florida
Citizens, Scientists, Agency Officials to Focus on Need for Additional Populations of Endangered Panthers GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. Citizens from across Florida and Georgia gathered today with members of conservation groups, federal and state agencies, and experts on Florida panther biology and ecology for the first-ever symposium to discuss reintroduction[Read More…]
New Jersey Muslims Appeal Ruling on NYPD Surveillance
Plaintiffs challenge federal court’s decision allowing blanket spying New York—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2014. Today, a group of New Jersey Muslims represented by Muslim Advocates and the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) appealed a federal district court’s dismissal of Hassan, et al v. City of New York, which challenges the discriminatory New[Read More…]
Expansive Survey of America’s Public Schools Reveals Troubling Racial Disparities
Lack of Access to Pre-School, Greater Suspensions Cited Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released today the first comprehensive look at civil rights data from every public school in the country in nearly 15 years. The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) from[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Meets with Members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community Offering Support and Assistance While Conflict in Ukraine Continues
Leaders throughout the City and State have been advocating for local Ukrainian communities and providing assistance during difficult time in Ukraine Mayor Emanuel meets with leaders of Chicago’s Ukrainian community, expressing support to those affected by the continuing conflicts in Ukraine. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March[Read More…]