Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service has received 103.6 million 2016 individual income tax returns as of April 7 and expects millions more to be filed by the April 18 tax-filing deadline. Special filing deadline rules apply to members of the military serving in combat zones, those living outside the U.S.[Read More…]
Day: April 17, 2017
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends that Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The medical, emotional and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant, and recognized by a growing number of medical organizations, as well as hospitals that have been designated as “Baby Friendly” because of practices that support optimal breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) —[Read More…]
Parents Who Get Flu Vaccinations Are More Likely to Vaccinate Their Children Study Shows
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parents’ decision to vaccinate their children is related to their willingness to receive vaccines themselves, according to a study, “The Concordance of Parent and Child Immunization” published in the May 2017 Pediatrics (published online on April 17). For the study, researchers examined immunization records[Read More…]
Prairie State College Sustainability Center Invites Kids to ‘Go Green’ During April 22 Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. In recognition of Earth Day 2017, the Sustainability Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a special event for children, “Kids@College Go Green!” The Saturday, April 22 event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Matteson Area Center (MAC) at 4821 Southwick Dr.[Read More…]
Anti-Death Penalty Crusader Sister Helen Prejean to Speak at DePaul University on Wednesday, April 19
Panel to discuss the ethics of execution Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., an anti-death penalty activist, will speak on DePaul’s campus April 19 as part of a panel discussion titled “The Ethics of Execution.” (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The current debate over capital punishment is the backdrop for[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, April 17, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 105 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Enlace Chicago’s Annual Fundraiser Noche de Estrellas to be Held on Wednesday, April 26
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. You are cordially invited to attend Enlace Chicago’s annual fundraiser Noche de Estrellas on Wednesday, April 26 at the Mi Tierra Restaurant, 2528 South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago. Join us in honoring The Robert R. McCormick Foundation with the Little Village Community Giving Award. Each year, Enlace Chicago awarda a community member[Read More…]
U.S. Sentencing Commission to Hold Hearing on MDMA and Several Novel Psychoactive Substances on Tuesday, April 18
Drug Policy Alliance: Time to Reduce the Role of Criminalization in MDMA and NPS Policies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. On Tuesday, April 18 the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) is holding a public hearing that will mark the beginning of a two-year process to reconsider the sentencing guidelines for MDMA as well as[Read More…]
Free Garden Event at Union Street Gallery on Saturday, April 29
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. Union Street Gallery (USG), 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights, will host a coffee and conversation with landscape designer and garden consultant Marikay Peter Witlock. The event will take place on Saturday, April 29 beginning at 9 a.m. and is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
President Trump’s Rumored Drug Czar Nominee Rep. Tom Marino is Drug War Extremist, Out of Step With Most Americans & Linked to Scandal
Marino Supports “Hospital-Slash-Prison” for People Who Use Illegal Drugs, Opposes Letting States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. President Trump is expected to soon nominate Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA/10th) to be Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (colloquially referred to as the “drug czar”).[Read More…]
