Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2009. Tanimura & Antle, Inc. of Salinas, California is expanding the geographic scope of its voluntary recall of bulk and wrapped romaine head lettuce. Although the volume of cases from the single recalled lot has not changed, the company recognizes the possibility that some customers may have[Read More…]
Day: August 3, 2009
Colleges and Universities Partner with VA to Improve GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2009. Today, President Obama celebrated the beginning of implementation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. This bill, through its Yellow Ribbon Programs and partnerships with colleges and universities throughout the nation, will provide our service members with the most generous educational benefits package since the original GI[Read More…]
Department of Education to Accelerate $11.37 Billion in Stimulus Funds
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that the Department will accelerate stimulus spending by making $11.37 billion in Title I, IDEA, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) funding, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), available to states one month early to help[Read More…]
Durbin, Doctors Say Health Reform Needed Now
CHICAGO, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2009. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin stood with Dr. Javette Orgain, the President of the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, at a press conference today to discuss how health insurance reform will help improve the quality of health care. Durbin and others in the U.S. Senate are working[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 3, 2009
Main Street Nights, which started with Dave’s Rudolf’s Beach Party, ends Wendsday with the movie Wall-E. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With the opening of school just around the corner, it’s time to stop putting off participating in Park Forest’s many activities taking place this week or in the near[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 3, 2009
Park Forest Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 3, 2009. Park Forest’s elected officials, management and staff continue their hard work to prepare for the end of summer activities and planning for the fall season. Rescheduled Saturday Rules Meeting August 8 The Saturday Morning Rules Meeting previously[Read More…]
Jacobsen Art Premiers at Salon Artist’s Gallery
Patricia Moore describes the works of Dennis and Laura Jacobsen. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Note: This show has been extended to September 1. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Dennis Jacobsen died five years ago, he left behind thousands of paintings and sketches that had never been shown or sold. His wife, Laura, passed[Read More…]
To the Editor – August 3, 2009: Prayer, Meditation Garden Invitation
To The Editor: Members of the congregation at St. Paul’s Good Shepherd United Protestant Church located on the corner of Lakewood Blvd and Westwood Drive in Park Forest would like to invite everyone to visit our “Prayer and Meditation Garden” which is in front of the church. We get many[Read More…]
PSC Receives Over $5 Million in Capital Improvement Funding
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) was awarded $5,275,000 in capital improvement funding thanks to the efforts of local legislators including Representative Al Riley, 38th District; Representative Anthony DeLuca, 80th District; Representative William Davis, 30th District; Representative David Miller, 29th District; Senator Toi Hutchinson, 40th District; Senator M. Maggie[Read More…]
College of Health and Human Services at GSU Announces Winter 2009 Dean’s List
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University recently recognized 118 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Winter 2009 trimester. “I am extremely proud of our students, who have truly brought their dedication, talent, and passion to[Read More…]
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