Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2012. Johnathan Fields was a 19 year old young man who was killed 5 years ago in a horrible act of violence. After his death, Jonathan’s parents began the Johnathan B. Fields Foundation, in his honor. The mission of the Johnathan B. Fields Foundation is to support[Read More…]
Day: April 6, 2012
Odwalla, Inc. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert On Chocolate Protein Monster Beverage
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012. Odwalla, Inc. is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage in 12-oz and 32-oz bottles, with “enjoy by” dates prior to and including 23 MAY 2012, because of reports from consumers allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts experiencing severe allergic reactions after consuming this beverage. People[Read More…]
Common Cause Calls on Companies to Quit ALEC
Secretive corporate lobby includes Walmart, Bayer, State Farm, Johnson & Johnson; Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Kraft Foods already have departed WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 6 – This week’s announcements that Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Kraft Foods have withdrawn from the American Legislative Exchange Council are a testament to the power of citizen activism and an[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1.4 Million Roadway Improvement Project for West Central Illinois
Project Will Pave Way for NTN-Bower Corporation Expansion; Create 80 New Jobs MACOMB, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $1.4 million roadway improvement project along Bower Road in the city of Macomb. The project supports economic growth in West Central Illinois by paving the way for NTN-Bower[Read More…]
IDOT Suspends Non-Emergency Road Work for Easter Weekend to Improve Traffic Flow
Agency Details Lane Closures to Aid Motorists’ Travel Plans SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2012. With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways over Easter weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road work will be suspended where possible for the weekend to reduce congestion and improve traffic[Read More…]
Navy Jet Crashes in Virginia Beach
NORFOLK, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012 – An F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 at Naval Air Station Oceana crashed today in Virginia Beach, Va. Initial reports indicate that the jet crashed just off the base shortly after takeoff at about 12:05 p.m. EDT. Both crew members safely ejected from the[Read More…]
Juarez Drug Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to U.S. Consulate Murders and Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
Defendant Admits to Directing or Participating in More Than 1,500 Murders since 2008 WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2012. The Juarez Drug Cartel’s leader in Juarez and Chihuahua, Mexico, pleaded guilty today in El Paso, Texas, and was sentenced to life in prison for his participation in drug-trafficking and numerous acts of violence[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Easter
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012. This Sunday, Michelle and I will join Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate Easter and give thanks for the all-important gift of grace. Easter is a time to reflect on both Christ’s suffering and ultimate triumph, as the anguish of the cross[Read More…]
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Announce ‘Joining Forces Community Challenge’ Winners
From more than 300 submissions, five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” are recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families; Winners selected based on input from Tom Brokaw, J.R. Martinez, Sloan D. Gibson, Mayor Julian Castro and Deanie Dempsey WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the White House Forum on Women and the Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2012 – 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please, please have a seat. (Applause.) Everybody, sit down, sit down. I was going to head over here earlier and they said, no, no, this place is full of women and[Read More…]