DOWNERS GROVE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointment of James W. Wagner as the first-ever Illinois Tollway Inspector General. Last July, the Governor signed Senate Bill 3118 to create a new Office of the Illinois Tollway Inspector General to oversee operations and investigate ethics violations not[Read More…]
Day: October 18, 2010
ACLU Sues Sheriff’s Department on Behalf of Corrections Officer Fired for Being Gay
HATTIESBURG, Miss.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18 – The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Andre Cooley, a corrections officer for juvenile detainees with an exemplary record who was fired when his supervisors discovered that he was gay. The lawsuit claims that Cooley’s constitutional rights were violated by the[Read More…]
Learn How to Deter, Detect and Defend Against ID Theft
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. This is National Protect Your Identity Week, and the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has information to help consumers, businesses, and law enforcement officials safeguard personal information and take action if an identity thief strikes. www.ftc.gov/idtheft is a one-stop national resource to learn[Read More…]
Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders Calls for End to Marijuana Prohibition
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2010. Former U.S. Surgeon General — and MPP VIP Advisory Board member — Joycelyn Elders appeared on CNN yesterday to argue against the criminalization of marijuana users. “Marijuana has never caused anybody directly to die,” she said. “It’s not a toxic substance … We can use our[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) alleging that provisions of its agreements with hospitals raise hospital prices, prevent other insurers from entering the marketplace and discourage discounts. The department said that these agreements likely resulted[Read More…]
Supreme Court Will Hear ACLU Case Against Former Attorney General Ashcroft
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 18 – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear former Attorney General John Aschcroft’s appeal of a ruling that he can be held responsible for the wrongful detention of innocent American Abdullah al-Kidd. The American Civil Liberties Union brought the case against Ashcroft in 2005 on behalf of[Read More…]
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Pictsweet Company Announces a Voluntary Recall of Frozen Green Peas Due to Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2010. The Pictsweet Company of Bells, TN today announced a voluntary recall of certain codes of store brand products containing frozen Green Peas after the company learned that some of the packages may contain glass fragments, which may cause injury if ingested. Products subject to this[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest October 18, 2010
Mattie Allen of Park Forest with her granddaughters at the Rich Township Fashion Show. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2010. Freedom Hall will be the location for the Park Forest Beautification Awards Reception on Sunday, October 24. The Beautification Awards Committee traveled throughout the Village during the summer[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for October 18, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
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