WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2010. Today, more than 750 elected officials, faith, labor, and nonprofit leaders across the country sent a letter to President Obama and Congress calling for strong affordability protections for low- and middle-income Americans in final health reform legislation. Signers of the letter include: Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor[Read More…]
Day: January 7, 2010
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers Units: About 22,000 Manufacturer: Acer America[Read More…]
Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans Units: About 7,500 Manufacturer: No-Spill LLC, of[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet January 12
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Members will share their projects, such as jewelry making and information about upcoming fossil, gem and mineral shows. A table will be available for[Read More…]
‘Senior Power’ Focus of Rich Township AARP January Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich Township Area AARP Chapter 4576 will meet Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 1:15 p.m., at the Shirley J. Green Center, 297 Liberty, in DownTown Park Forest. The program will be “Senior Power” and how to achieve it, by Earl and Alia Davis of Quality Classic[Read More…]
Make A New Year Resolution for Healthy Eating at the South Suburban Food Co-op
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tucked away in an industrial park just off Main Street in Matteson, Illinois, the South Suburban Food Co-op has been offering healthy alternatives for over 35 years. Run by a board of directors and operated mostly by volunteers, the Food Co-op is owned by its several hundred members[Read More…]
H1N1 Vaccine Available at Park Forest Health Department
The Park Forest Health Department is located in the basement of Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Health Department located in the lower level of Village Hall (350 Victory Drive) now has a limited supply of H1N1 vaccines available. H1N1 vaccines will be given by[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU January 12
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 12, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Gunman Eludes Police at Matteson Hostage Situation
The South Suburban Emergency Response Team vehicle at the Sprint Store in Matteson after patrons were given permission to leave Panera Bread. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A possible hostage situation involving an armed gunman at the Sprint Store in Matteson was resolved shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night when[Read More…]
Hostage Situation at Sprint Store in Matteson
Police give direction at Panera Bread in Matteson. (Photo: Sam Nylen) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson police are working an armed robbery at the Sprint Store, 4858 211th Street Matteson Center, Matteson, IL. The Panera Bread next to the Sprint Store was in lockdown, which is where this writer was at the[Read More…]