Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Cost Plus World Market is recalling it bleeding drip taper candles due to potential fire hazard. Recall Summary Name of product: Bleeding drip taper candles Hazard: The candles’ high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund[Read More…]
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Naperville Man Convicted of Violently Forcing Women into Prostitution
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser A federal jury has convicted Benjamine Biancofiori, 38 of Naperville of sex trafficking charges for violently forcing women to engage in prostitution between 2007 and 2016. Biancofiori promised the women financial security in order to get them to perform commercial sex acts on[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the death of a soldier supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. Christina Marie Schoenecker, 26, of Arlington, Kansas, died February 19 in Baghdad, from a non-combat related incident. Schoenecker was assigned to the 89th Sustainment Brigade, Wichita,[Read More…]
Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Recall Summary Name of product: KitchenAid electric kettles Hazard: The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall date: February 20, 2018 Units: About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Hold Special Rules Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest will hold Special Rules Meeting on Saturday, February 24 beginning at 8 a.m. at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The meeting is open to the public. The six month financial results and strategic planning goals will be[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Implementation of Federal Energy Efficiency Standards Must Not be Delayed
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that a federal court has ruled that national energy efficiency standards must go into effect. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the Department of Energy (DOE) violated its error correction regulation under[Read More…]
CDC Announces Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Kratom
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Center for Disease Control (CDC), several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections. To date, there have been 28 cases of Salmonella reported in 20 states. The last reported illness began on[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church Cancels Events Due to Church Flooding
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Due to flooding at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, several events have been cancelled or moved to a temporary location. The ‘Moment in Balance’ yoga classes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, February 21 and 22 have[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of February 18, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— There are several interesting free events taking place this week in Park Forest offering something for everyone. Be sure to check them out. Do you have a collection of craft projects hiding in drawers and closets that are just collecting dust? On Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30[Read More…]
Illinois Can No Longer Afford to Not Legalize Marijuana
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This week, Illinois Governor Rauner delivered his annual budget address. As has been the case in the past by both Rauner and his predecessor Pat Quinn, the message was long on pointing out the state’s financial troubles but short on any concrete actions to[Read More…]
