Day: January 7, 2010

National, State, Local Leaders Ask President Obama and Congress to Make Affordability a Priority in Final Health Reform Legislation

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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