WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) urged Sears Holding Corp. to remain at its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and offered assistance as Sears’ evaluation process moves forward. Citing the company’s long history with Illinois and the 6,000 people employed at its headquarters, Durbin encouraged the President[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Durbin and Hinchey Introduce Bill to Protect America’s Red Rock Wilderness
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. In an effort to preserve 9.1 million acres of Utah’s spectacular red rock country as wilderness, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today introduced legislation in the Senate and House that would ensure the public land remains in its natural, undeveloped state.[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending May 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 434,000, a decrease of 44,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving average was 436,750, an increase of 4,500 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 12, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Demetrius M. Frison, 26, of Lancaster, Pa., died May 10 in Khost province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]
U.S. Soldier MIA from Korean War Identified
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. Primo C. Carnabuci of Old Saybrook,[Read More…]
Mann Packing Reissues And Expands Voluntary Recall Of Party Trays And Snacks On The Go Items
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2011. Mann Packing is voluntarily recalling certain vegetable platters and Snacks on the Go product because the grape tomato ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. As of today this recall has expanded to include Safeway’s Eating Right Veggie Party Platter with “best if used by dates”[Read More…]
Goodness Gardens, Inc. Recalls Chives Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. Goodness Gardens, Inc. of New Hampton, NY is voluntarily recalling Chives Lot # 0201111, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with[Read More…]
Honorary Degree Recipient Vivian Paley to Speak at GSU
Vivian Paley, educator and Governors State University Honorary Degree Recipient, Spring 2011. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Vivian Paley has spent a lifetime teaching and learning from very young children. For her outstanding and influential work as an educator, Paley is receiving an honorary degree from Governors State University. She[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-op Prepares for Big Move to DownTown Park Forest
(Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The popular South Suburban Food Co-op is returning home to Park Forest. Above, members of the popular market meet Wednesday evening at their new location in DownTown Park Forest. The Food Co-op is scheduled to open later in May, with a final target date[Read More…]
Software Enhances Park Forest Police Department’s Field Training Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department acquired the L.E.F.T.A. System’s web-based software to document the field training of their new recruits. The FTO software saves time in tracking field training and documenting performance that can now be used to train the recruit. Self populated reports such as the[Read More…]
