University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017 – On Friday, September 8, Governors State University will host its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library, all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event runs from 4 – 8 p.m. in east[Read More…]
Day: August 29, 2017
Mayor Emanuel, Police Superintendent Johnson Celebrate Graduation of 182 New Officers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson in commemorating the graduation of 182 new police officers in a ceremony at the Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place, as part of the Department’s hiring plan to grow the Department by nearly 1,000 sworn[Read More…]
Following Announcement of National Opioid Emergency, Bipartisan Senate Sponsors of Medicaid Care Act Press Trump to Heed own Commission’s Recommendations
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. U.S. Democratic Senators Dick Durbin (IL), Sherrod Brown (OH), Joe Manchin (WV), and Cory Booker (NJ), Independent Senator Angus King (ME), and Republican Senators Rob Portman (OH), Shelley Moore Capito (WV), and Susan Collins (ME) today urged President Trump to lift the Medicaid Institutions for Mental[Read More…]
UChicago Startup Investment Program Makes First Investment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. The University of Chicago has made its first venture investment from the UChicago Startup Investment Program. ExplORer Surgical, which is based on technology developed at the University of Chicago Medical Center, provides an interactive surgical playbook that promotes optimal teamwork in the operating room. It will receive[Read More…]
Catastrophic Levee Failure May Occur In Texas Amid Harvey’s Relentless Rain
By Renee Duff, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports some of the worst flooding from Harvey may be yet to come even as rain diminishes in the next 24 to 48 hours over parts of Texas and Louisiana. There may be catastrophic levee failure if the rains continue. “This is[Read More…]
Business Attire Wanted by the Village of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2017. The Village of Park Forest is collecting gently used or new men and women business attire. Clean out your closet and contribute to a good cause. This project will provide business attire for any constituent looking to dress professional for work or interviews. Donations may[Read More…]
Nominations Being Accepted for the 2017 Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award
Nomination Deadline is October 31 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2017. The Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) seeks nominees from residents, civic groups, and businesses to recognize a Park Forest business owner who is committed to community service. Do you know a Park Forest business owner who has made[Read More…]
UN Aid Chief Allocates $45 Million to Tackle Neglected Emergencies in Four Countries
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–29 August 2017 – The United Nations aid chief released today $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to four countries “struggling in crises away from the headlines” – Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad and Sudan – where more than 21 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance.[Read More…]
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Infections Linked to Pet Turtles
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and multiple states are investigating a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet turtles. Thirty-seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Agbeni have been reported from 13 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from[Read More…]
NASA Watching Harvey from Satellites and the International Space Station, August 29, 2017
MARYLAND–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. NASA has a lot of resources providing information on Tropical Storm Harvey as it continues to drop tremendous, flooding rainfall on Texas and Louisiana. Satellites like NASA’s Aqua satellite and platforms like aircraft and the International Space Station continue to provide various kinds of data on the[Read More…]