Call on new DOJ leader to put farmer, consumer, worker interests above corporations WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. Nearly 325 farming, beekeeping, farmworker, religious, food safety, and conservation advocacy groups today urged the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a thorough investigation into the proposed mergers of the world’s largest[Read More…]
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Sargento Consumer Response After Supplier Recall of Certain Cheese Products
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. We are closely monitoring and gathering information on the national recall. Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC based in Middlebury, Ind., notified Sargento Foods Inc. that a specialty Longhorn Colby cheese it supplied to Sargento must be recalled due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. There are no confirmed illnesses.[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Takes Top Honors in IHSA South Suburban Speech Sectional in Poetry Reading and Performance in the Round Events
Will Compete in State Tournament February 17-18 in Peoria. RICHTON PARK, ILL. –(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017—Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first in two events at the IHSA South Suburban Speech Sectional tournament at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school’s nine-member Performance in the Round group, who staged the African folk[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, February 13, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based[Read More…]
Assata’s Daughters Raises Funds for Takiya Holmes, 11-year-old Chicago Girl Shot in Head
Concerned Chicagoans can support Takiya’s family in their time of need by making a donation. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2017. Statement from Assata’s Daughters: Takiya Holmes is a beloved member of our community and a fierce young freedom fighter. On Feb 11 she was shot in the head and remains in critical[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 12, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2017. On Feb. 11, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 47 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. Syria In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 19 engagements using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Near Abu Kamal,[Read More…]
Open Communities to Host State of Our Communities Community Event on February 12th
Organized in Response to New Federal Administration’s Actions Winnetka, IL, February 12, 2017–In response to several initiatives of the new administration, including the ban on immigration from seven Muslim majority countries, plans for a border wall with Mexico, encouraging “tougher” police tactics, and contentious cabinet member choices, Open Communities is[Read More…]
PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Grreat Choice® Canned Dog Food Due to Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017. PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of its Grreat Choice® Adult Dog Food sold on PetSmart.com, Pet360.com, PetFoodDirect.com and in nationwide PetSmart retail stores. This product is being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure due to metal contamination that could potentially[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: The Root — Pioneer Wanda James, 1st Black Woman to Own a Marijuana Dispensary, Gets Real
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017 By: Kirsten West Savali Drug policy is race policy. To honor drug-policy reformers on the front lines, this Black History Month, the Drug Policy Alliance, in partnership with The Root, is bringing you the stories of four phenomenal people who have been instrumental in shaping conversations[Read More…]
DePaul University Houses Execs from Hyatt Hotels, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
School for Hospitality Leadership welcomes Paul Daly, Jerrod Melman and Marc Jacobs CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017. Leaders from two iconic Chicago hospitality groups, Lettuce Entertain You restaurants and Hyatt Hotels, have joined a new Executive in Residence program at DePaul University. The program brings executives into the School of Hospitality[Read More…]
