WISCONSIN—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Figi’s Companies, Inc. is recalling 2 dark chocolate products because they may contain undeclared milk allergen. The products being recalled are: Figi’s Gift #0368 Christmas Gingersnap Variety – The tin contains 5.5oz of the dark chocolate gingersnaps (all lots being recalled). The gold tin[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of November 12, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — No one can deny the great work done each day by the Park Forest Police Department. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to help make Park Forest a safe community for all. And now there is something we can do to[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘The Red Lodge’ on Friday, Nov. 17
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘The Red Lodge’ on Friday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. ‘The Red Lodge’ tells the story about Jordan who proposes to his boyfriend of two years, Dave, while en route to his hometown of Red Lodge,[Read More…]
Department of Homeland Security Warns of Potential for Weaponized Drones as Terror Threat
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated its bulletin warning Americans about the potential threat of terrorists using weaponized drones to attack commercial airplanes. The DHS update also includes warnings of possible chemical attacks. “… terrorists continue to target commercial aviation and[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s 2017 Handmade Market Opens November 15
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery will host its 2017 Handmade Market beginning Wednesday, November 15. The Market will run through Saturday, December 16. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, November 18 from noon to 3 p.m. Music for the reception will be provided[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Honors Veterans Day, Offers Updated Resources for Veterans & Their Families
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser In recognition of Veterans Day, Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued an updated guide of benefits for Illinois veterans and their families. The “Benefits for Illinois Veterans” guide was created by the Military and Veterans’ Rights Bureau. The updated guide is available online at[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted Through Dec. 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame are now being accepted through Friday, December 29. Nominations must be submitted on the official form which must accompany nominations. The nomination form can be found here in the Historical Society’s November newsletter. Completed[Read More…]
First Lady Diana Rauner Announces “Cards for Heroes” Military Holiday Card Drive
As Veterans Day approaches, the First Lady and the USO of Illinois encourages Illinoisans to remember military members serving throughout the world SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois’ First Lady Diana Rauner announced the 2017 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The card drive is done in partnership[Read More…]
Illinois Dept. of Employment Security Highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day Approaches
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser With Veterans being honored this weekend during Veterans’ Day events, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is reminding veterans of the many services offered to them through the state’s agencies. All Veterans are eligible to receive employment assistance at any of the[Read More…]
OshKosh Recalls Certain Baby B’gosh Quilted Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser OshKosh B’gosh Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia is recalling certain Baby B’gosh pink and gray quilted children’s jackets. The snaps of the jacket can detach and pose a choking hazard. OshKosh has received three reports of a snap detaching, including one report of a[Read More…]
