Following Trump’s Lead, Rauner Protects Wealthy Money Managers in Budget Address Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2018 By: Nathan Ryan On Wednesday, Governor Rauner delivered his fourth budget address which was long on rhetoric, but short on solutions. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative.[Read More…]
Year: 2018
FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Blood Test to Aid in the Evaluation of Concussion in Adults
(Source: fda.gov) Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Tara Rabin The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the first blood test to evaluate mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly referred to as concussion, in adults. The FDA reviewed and authorized for marketing the Banyan Brain Trauma Indicator[Read More…]
Rep. Greg Harris Democratic Response to Governor Rauner’s 2018 Budget Address (Video)
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Democratic response to the governor’s budget address was delivered by state Representative Greg Harris. Video of his remarks can be found here: https://livestream.com/blueroomstream/events/8049607/videos/170237528 Source: Office of Rep. Greg Harris
Governor Rauner Delivers 2018 Budget Address (Video and Transcript)
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Governor Rauner delivered his 2018 budget address today. Rauner singled out major cuts to teacher pension programs and public sector unions, saying each need to take more responsibility for their part in the state’s financial troubles by accepting less state help and lower[Read More…]
Steger Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Will County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Will County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement saying it has arrested Michael P. Levin, age 62, of Ashland Avenue in Steger on four counts of possession of child pornography, a Class 2 Felony. In October 2017, Sheriff’s Office Investigators were notified that an initial investigation had[Read More…]
To Protect And Serve: Officer Garrick Enns Goes Above And Beyond
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After the deep snowfall late last week, in the midst of the deep chill that settled over Park Forest, dispatch received a call from someone worried that a family member would get stuck in the snow. Enter responding Officer Garrick Enns. Police tell the story on Facebook:[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans’ Home Quincy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after two new cases of Legionnaires’ disease were confirmed at the Illinois Veterans’ Home (IVH) Quincy: “Last month, the Governor stated that his goal was ‘zero instances of Legionella infection’ at[Read More…]
CDC: Is the U.S. Export Economy at Risk from Global Infectious Outbreaks?
New CDC analysis examines potential threat to markets and jobs Atlanta, A—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: CDC Media Relations In addition to tragic loss of life, the next global infectious disease outbreak could harm the U.S. export economy and threaten U.S. jobs—even if the disease never reaches our shores. Two Centers[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present the Musical ‘A New Brain’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is very excited to bring this leading-edge musical ‘A New Brain,’ to the south suburban audience directed by Jeannie Markionni. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre in Chicago Heights on March 9, 10, 15, 16[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Cocaine and Firearm Charges
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Ryan A. Pancyrz, 29, a Rockford man was sentenced yesterday in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon on April 8, 2016. Pancyrz was[Read More…]