Phoenix Peraza, age 5. (Photos: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) Update at 9:19 p.m. on 7-31-2010: Park Forest police say that Phoenix is safely in their custody. ENEWSPF spoke with two officers who credit our coverage with helping locate the boy. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police confirm that a[Read More…]
Day: July 27, 2010
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Husqvarna Riding Lawn Tractors[Read More…]
Race and Beyond: Obama Should Speak Up
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. This column marks the first of a new weekly series on racial issues by Sam Fulwood III. Try as he might, President Barack Obama can’t elude the nation’s complicated racial passions. For plainly obvious reasons, this president will be judged as none before him on how[Read More…]
BP CEO Tony Hayward to Step Down and be Succeeded by Robert Dudley
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–27 July 2010. BP today announced that, by mutual agreement with the BP board, Tony Hayward is to step down as group chief executive with effect from October 1, 2010. He will be succeeded as of that date by fellow executive director Robert Dudley. BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg said: “The[Read More…]
BP Announces Pre-Tax Charge of $32.2 Billion for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—27 July 2010. BP announced today that it has taken a pre-tax charge of $32.2 billion for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including the $20 billion escrow compensation fund previously announced. The company will also tell analysts later today that it plans to sell assets for up to $30[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn on Selection of Illinois as a ‘Race to the Top’ Finalist
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist for the second phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Race to the Top’ competition. “A top-notch education for all Illinois students is our number one priority, and we are in a great position[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Afterschool Programs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help young people in Illinois participate in quality afterschool programs. The law creates the Afterschool Youth Development Act and the Illinois Youth Development Council to provide young people with access to afterschool activities. “Good afterschool programs[Read More…]
P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to a Possible Health Risk
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The following products are included: Product Name Lot Code UPC Code Iams[Read More…]
Trike-A-Thon August 14 at Celebration Ministries To Help Infant Suffering From Rare Blood Disorder
Alex Hilton suffers from a rare blood disorder and needs your help. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Celebration Ministries is hosting a Trike-A-Thon fundraiser for Alex, a 10-month-old infant and Homewood resident, who is battling a rare and potentially fatal blood disorder. The charity event will take place on Saturday,[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, July 26, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill at the U.S. Department of Health[Read More…]
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