Day: October 28, 2009

Republicans Running as Democrats in South Suburbs

Alan Cottrell. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary By Alan Cottrell When Democrats go to the polls in the South Suburbs this February, they are likely to be surprised by a few names. Top of the list will be Bloom Township Supervisor "T.J." Somer, who was the Bloom Township Republican Committeeman before he[Read More…]

President Barack Obama Signs Hate Crimes Legislation Into Law

President Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. (Photo: HRC.ORG) “This law honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short because of hate,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. www.hrc.org/loveconquershate Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human[Read More…]

Study Show Overwhelming Parent Support for Healthier Schools

NEW JERSEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009.  The vast majority of parents want schools to limit students’ access to high-calorie chips, sodas and candy and to offer them opportunities for physical activity throughout the day, a new survey by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation shows. The national survey, released today, signals the[Read More…]

Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 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: Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters Units: About 69,000 Manufacturer: Sony[Read More…]

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 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: Halloween Flashlights Units: About 610,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.[Read More…]

David Miller Files for Illinois Comptroller

Submits Nearly 20,000 Signatures Dolton, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Democratic State Representative David Miller’s says he filed nearly 20,000 signatures on 1056 sheets for his bid to become Illinois’ next Comptroller. “I am honored to have such incredible support so early on,” said Miller. “The Office of Comptroller may not be the most[Read More…]

Jackson Challenger Hayes Rejects Public Option

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Isaac C. Hayes, the GOP nominee for Congress in Illinois’ Second Congressional District, released a statement Tuesday condemning health care reform that includes a public option. Hayes called the proposed "public option" in health care reform legislation moving through the Congress is a "Nightmare on Elm Street." which[Read More…]

30 Reasons Why Fox News Is Not Legit

"Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information." — Society of Professional Journalists Commentary by Eric Boehlert Why the Beltway press has invested so much time and energy in recent weeks defending Fox News, with one scribe even claiming that the White House’s public critique[Read More…]

Park Forest Remembers Dewey Helmik

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village officials in Park Forest released the following statement on the death of former trustee Dewey Helmick: The Village wishes to express condolences to the family and friends of former trustee Dewey Helmick, who passed away September 26th, 2009. A veteran of World War II, Dewey graduated[Read More…]

Concrete Patching Snarls Traffic Along Lincoln Highway

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Drivers should allow extra stime and use alternated routes when traveling along a 3.5-mile stretch of Lincoln Highways (U.S. Route 30) for about five weeks. The work began on Monday. Motorists should expect: Permanent lane closures in both directions of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) from Cicero Avenue[Read More…]

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