Day: September 10, 2011

Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund

Almost $12 Million Distributed to Illinois Military Families; 25,000 Applications Granted in Eight Year History CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today called on Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. To date, the fund has distributed almost $12 million to Illinois military families to assist[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s National Security Team Meeting

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011.  This morning at 10:00am, the President chaired a meeting of his senior national security team to review ongoing efforts to mitigate potential terrorist threats as well as to review steps taken to enhance the Nation’s security posture leading into the 9/11 anniversary. The President praised the[Read More…]

Subaru Recall of Certain Model Year 2010 – 2011 Outback and Legacy Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2011. Summary:  Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2010, through May 20, 2011.  Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat. Consequence:  If the bottom cover overheats, the windshield wipers may become inoperable, reducing the operators visibility,[Read More…]

Honda Recall of Certain Model Year 2009 – 2011 Pilot Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2011. Summary:  Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Pilot vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through August 30, 2011. There is a possibility that the stitching that secures the end of the driver and front passenger lap section of the seatbelt may be incomplete or missing.[Read More…]

Subaru Recall of Certain Impreza, Forester and Saab Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2011. Summary:  Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Impreza, model year 2003-2008 Forester, and model year 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from September 5, 2000 through November 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut,[Read More…]

PRESIDENT’S WEEKLY ADDRESS: Remembering September 11th (Text and Video)

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011. This weekend, we’re coming together, as one nation, to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.  We’re remembering the lives we lost—nearly 3,000 innocent men, women and children.  We’re reaffirming our commitment to always keep faith with their families.   We’re honoring the heroism[Read More…]

Park Foresters, and Those Who Grew Up In Park Forest, Remember 9/11

Erik Glenna, left, my classroom aide on 9/11/2001, with me at the 2009 Tall Grass Art Fair. (Photo: Lane Cameron) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 9/11. That’s all we need say to unearth ineffable memories, fathomless, soul-stirring recollections, of that day, that terrible, incredible day. When everything changed. Everything. Forever. 9/11. Where were[Read More…]

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