“The library’s attempt to silence Lesley suggests that the library director is afraid of words,” Lesley Williams’s attorney states as Library seeks termination over critical Facebook post; community members call on Mayor Hagerty to intervene Evanston, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Nearly 100 community members rallied in support of Lesley Williams as she faced possible termination[Read More…]
Day: June 2, 2017
Celebrate the Launch of the Public Art in Rogers Park Map and Take a Tour of the Mile of Murals on Sunday, June 4
ROGERS PARK—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. The Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA), the community’s official chamber of commerce and economic development corporation, will mark the launch of its Public Art in Rogers Park Map on Sunday, June 4th, with one-hour guided tours of the Mile of Murals Project. The first tour steps off at 11:00 a.m., followed by a second tour[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Try to Crack the Brain’s Memory Codes
Studies of epilepsy patients uncover clues to how the brain remembers. Cracking the brain’s memory codes: Scientists at NIH used electrical recordings to study how the human brain remembers. Zaghloul lab, NIH/NINDS Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. In a pair of studies, scientists at the National Institutes of Health explored how[Read More…]
Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals, NIH Study Suggests
Cross-section of tooth showing laser removal of the dentine layer, in tan, for analysis of metal content.Mount Sinai Health System Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese, compared to teeth from children without autism,[Read More…]
Legislation to Protect Californians Against Federal Attacks on Lawful Marijuana Activity Passes California State Assembly
California Sends Signal to Washington to Stay Out of State-Sanctioned Marijuana Policies and Laws SACRAMENTO —(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Last night, the California State Assembly passed legislation that would prohibit state and local agencies from using resources to assist federal law enforcement authorities with marijuana enforcement against people in compliance with[Read More…]
Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Syria, Iraq, June 2, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Kane County Construction Company for Defrauding Residents Seeking Weather-related Home Repairs
Attorney General Alleges Company Accepted Down Payments but Never Completed Home Repair and Roofing Work Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit against a Kane County construction company and its owner alleging the company defrauded at least 10 residents in Chicago and the western suburbs[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Rises by 138,000 in May, 2017; Unemployment Rate Changes Little (4.3%)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 138,000 in May, 2017 and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care and mining. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate, at 4.3 percent, and[Read More…]
Lilly Wachowski and Tennessee Loveless LGBTQ Artists Gallery Opening on Friday, June 2
Center on Halsted Launches Art: Trans Women Murders & Drag Culture Themes CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Center on Halsted in Chicago is proud to announce that legendary film director, screenwriter, and producer Lilly Wachowski is scheduled to premiere her much anticipated art exhibit “Say Our Names”. World-renowned artist Tennessee Loveless[Read More…]
Schnucks Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices
ST. LOUIS –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Schnucks Bakery, a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is issuing an allergy alert on Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices because the products may contain walnuts that are not listed on the ingredient labels. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the[Read More…]