Day: August 3, 2012

Crabgrass & Drought: Be Patient & Smart

MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012 This photo was sent to us from Jeff Borkowski of Massachusetts, where the lawn is watered daily — contributing to the massive population of crabgrass. Ironically, this stand of crabgrass in the North looks a lot like a healthy carpet of St. Augustine or centipede grass in[Read More…]

Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2012 Lexus HS 250H Passenger Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2012. Summary:  Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250H passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tire rod) may[Read More…]

Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012.  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…]

Study: Many Americans Die With ‘Virtually No Financial Assets’

Innovative research shows large divergence in retirement saving outcomes, with the single elderly faring worse than married couples. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012.  It is a central worry of many Americans: not having enough money to live comfortably in old age. Now an innovative paper co-authored by an MIT economist shows[Read More…]

Pesticide Corporations Pushing Hard to Stop GE Labeling in California

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012.  Pesticide manufactures don’t want you to know what’s in your food. According to filings released Tuesday through the office of California’s Secretary of State, chemical company lobby groups have so far spent $750,000 in efforts to block the passage of California’s Prop 37, which would require[Read More…]

Whooping Cough Cases Increasing in Illinois

New school whooping cough immunization requirement reminder for National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  Health care providers are reporting a large increase in the number of pertussis cases, commonly called whooping cough, in Illinois and across the country. To kick-off National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Illinois Department[Read More…]

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven initial co-sponsors introduce HR 6335 to stop unfair land grabs by DOJ Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012.  Late yesterday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven initial co-sponsors introduced HR 6335, the States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, in an attempt to stop the seizure[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs Housing Bills to Support People with Disabilities and Protect Homeowners from Mortgage Fraud

Announces up to $50 million for permanent supportive housing CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed two new housing laws to provide people with disabilities with more access to affordable rental housing, and to further protect homeowners from mortgage fraud. The supportive housing law makes $10 million in rental[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Plans to Expand Walgreens Headquarters

Walgreens Adds 500 Jobs, Spurs Economic Growth in Northern Illinois DEERFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Walgreens today announced the “Invest Illinois Initiative,” an agreement that calls for the nation’s largest drug store chain to create 500 jobs over three years and invest $75 million to expand and renovate[Read More…]

Thorn Creek Audubon Society to Host Second Annual Hummingbird Festival at Park Forest’s Wetland Discovery Center on August 18

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2012.  Thorn Creek Audubon Society will host its Second Annual Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, August 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wetland Discovery Center at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard.  Those who are fascinated by our smallest birds will have[Read More…]

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