Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Yoder’s Country Market, is recalling custom gift boxes distributed in December 2012 because they may contain 11 oz. bags of honey roasted peanuts which contain undeclared milk and wheat. People who have allergies to milk or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic[Read More…]
Year: 2013
United Steelworkers: Tell Congress to Get Back to Work!
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Each day the shutdown continues, more and more families, including USW members, are being affected. Over 800,000 people are out of work with no timeline of when they will return and vital services that millions of Americans rely on are frozen. Let’s make our Steelworker voices[Read More…]
Ongoing Government Shutdown Creates Problems for Organic Community
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. The ongoing government shutdown is having dramatic impacts on the organic agricultural community. On October 10, it was announced that the semiannual National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting, scheduled in Louisville the week of October 21, has been canceled. During the NOSB’s semiannual meetings the board[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens FER-PAL Construction U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
Governor Personally Recruited Water Company That Will Employ 50 Workers at its Elgin Headquarters ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn joined FER-PAL Construction officials today to open the water main rehabilitation company’s new U.S. headquarters in Elgin, creating 50 new jobs. Governor Quinn’s personal involvement helped convince the firm to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Program to Help Service Members Find Civilian Employment
Illinois is One of Six States Participating in a National Governors Association Program to Help Certify Veterans for In-Demand Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced that Illinois is one of six states selected for a special program to help those leaving military service attain certification for in-demand[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Transportation Investments as Part of Vision to Drive Chicago’s Southland Forward
$3.4 Million in Investments Will Help Local Governments Fund Road Projects; Part of Regional Plan That Includes South Suburban Airport and Illiana Expressway TINLEY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday addressed the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and outlined his economic vision for the south suburbs of Chicago, which[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Eid al-Adha
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Michelle and I extend our best wishes for a joyous Eid al-Adha to Muslims around the world and congratulate those performing the Hajj this year. As our Muslim neighbors and friends gather for Eid celebrations, Muslim Americans are among the more than three million pilgrims joining[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, October 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Patrick H. Quinn, 26, of Quarryville, Pa., died Oct. 13, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the enemy attacked his base with small arms fire.[Read More…]
UUCC’s Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Present The Schticklers on November 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2013. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents The Schitcklers on Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The accomplished musicians that make up The Schticklers are Barb Silverman, lively[Read More…]
That Incredible Silence: CN’s Crossing at Western Is At Last Quiet
Slats installed for the Quiet Zone. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For those of you wondering what that incredible silence is, especially those of you living near the Canadian National tracks on Western Avenue, well, it’s a Silent Zone. That’s all. Here are the rules from the USDOT Federal Railroad[Read More…]
