Day: October 15, 2009

Cook County Health and Hospitals System to Hold Town Halls to Get Public Comments on Strategic Plan

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2009. The Cook County Health and Hospitals System has developed its preliminary recommendations for its Strategic Plan. The public is invited to a series of Town Hall Meetings to voice their comments and concerns about the strategic direction of the system. Background: Key to bringing long-term improvements to[Read More…]

Secretary of Education Duncan Calling on State Leaders to Become Partners in Helping to Educate Children

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009.  Below are the prepared remarks that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver on Friday, Oct. 16, at the National Association of State Boards of Education in Cincinnati, Ohio: It’s my pleasure to be here today. Thank you for rescheduling my speech. As you know,[Read More…]

FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to use extreme care when purchasing any products over the Internet that claim to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1 influenza virus. The warning comes after the FDA recently purchased and analyzed several products represented online[Read More…]

Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009.  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. Name of Product: Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires Units: About 5,000 Importer: Moser[Read More…]

SI Tech Recalls Diving Suit Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard; One Death Reported

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009.  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. Name of Product: Diving Air Hose for Dry Suits Units: About 65,000 Manufacturer:[Read More…]

Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2009.  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. Name of Product: 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets Units:[Read More…]

Ramiro Guevara, 17, Killed in Chicago Club

From the Chicago Tribune: A 17-year-old boy was shot to death this morning in a Logan Square neighborhood nightclub, police said. Police were notified about the shooting at about 2 a.m. inside the V Live night club at 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Hector Alfaro. Ramiro Guevara got into[Read More…]

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