Report Also Includes In-Depth Look at Consumer Complaints from Connecticut WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015.  Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its latest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, highlighting bank account and service complaints. The report shows many consumers are experiencing problems opening up and managing accounts, while other[Read More…]

Attorney General’s Guide Details Dangerous Products of 2015, Offers Helpful Tips for Parents to Create Safe, Positive Online Experiences Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled over the past year[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Have you ever wondered how animals spend the winter? Join us Sunday, December 6, 1-3 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve to explore how different animals survive the winter in Illinois. If there is no snow, no worries! We’ll still walk the trails to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015 Democratic Debate Includes Prescription Drug Focus The Democratic Presidential debate on Saturday night included questions about addressing the high cost of prescription drugs in the United States. Hillary Clinton said that she supports capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $250 per month and that she wants[Read More…]

Longest-running bird census turns 116 years old Photo: Photo by Camilla Cerea/National Audubon Society NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2015.   Now in its 116th year, the National Audubon Society’s  annual Christmas Bird Count will take place from December 14 through January 5. During the count, more than 72,000 volunteers from 2,400-plus[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2015 – Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece—the turkey—is the largest dish most cooks ever encounter, and many are not experienced at roasting one. USDA wants consumers to know that a range of resources, from smartphone apps to its 30-year Meat and[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2015. The Drama Group is pleased to present the entertaining comedy/fantasy, ‘Heaven Can Wait’ directed by Chuck Kaffka. ‘Heaven Can Wait’ tells the story of boxer, Joe Pendleton, who crashes on the way to his next fight and is sent to the Hereafter….sixty years too soon! To[Read More…]