House Bill 83 Protects Pets, Establishes Humane Guidelines for Dog Tethering CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn on Saturday signed a new law to help ensure that all dogs in Illinois are treated humanely when tethered outside. The new law is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to protect pets and[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the State of Florida for Unnecessarily Segregating Children with Disabilities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida alleging the state is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its administration of its service system for children with significant medical needs, resulting in nearly 200[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 22, 2013
Children play with a sprinkler at Main Street NIghts. More pictures from Main Street Nights, including Cold Blooded Creatures, available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2013. Just returned from the Target in Eugene, Oregon where I saw lots of Mom’s eagerly shopping for school supplies while their[Read More…]
Michelin Recalling 100,000 Tires
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2013. SUMMARY: Michelin Tire is recalling certain Latitude Tour P255/70 R18 (DOT TIN B9YU99CX and DOT date range 1313 through 2113) and P255/60 R19 108 S (DOT TIN B9R1W3WX and DOT date range 1913 through 2113), X Radial LT2 P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9KA003X and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Helen Thomas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2013. Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Thomas. Helen was a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism. She covered every White House since President Kennedy’s, and during that time she never failed to[Read More…]
‘The Economics of Happiness’ to be Screened at UUCC on Saturday, July 27
Evening’s Events Include Optional Vegetarian Pot Luck Dinner Followed by Free Movie & Discussion Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2013. ‘The Economics of Happiness’ will be screened on Saturday, July 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. ‘The Economics of Happiness’ is a documentary about the[Read More…]
Square Mile Cider Company Announces Voluntary Recall of 2,500 Cases of Hard Cider Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2013. Square Mile Cider Company (SMCC) today announced the voluntary recall of 2,500 cases “Square Mile Original Hard Apple Cider” and “Square Mile Spur & Vine Hopped Apple Cider.” The recalled product was sold in retail locations in California, Oregon and Washington. It is limited to[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Confirming Rich Cordray to Lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2013. Hi, everybody. Three years ago this weekend, we put in place tough new rules of the road for the financial sector so that irresponsible behavior on the part of the few could never again cause a crisis that harms millions of middle-class families. As part of[Read More…]
Video: President Obama’s Remarks About Trayvon Martin
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Washington, D.C.- (ENEWSPF)- Reaction to President Obama’s surprise remarks about last weekend’s verdict in the George Zimmerman case flooded social media Friday, with people both praising and questioning the president’s move. Treyvon Martin.
Park Forest Police: These Offenses Solved
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village officials report the following arrests have been made after recent police reports. Police consider these cases "cleared," now before the courts. The cases, previously reported on ENEWSPF.COM: Robbery of a 60 year-old victim on Winnemac Street: the fourth (and last) offender was arrested on July 9th.[Read More…]
