Irwin, PA–(ENEWSPF)– Above is Rick Sciullo of Irwin, PA (Photos courtesy his wife, Kristi). Below are his sons Alex (foreground) and Adam (in the back). Certainly a winter wonderland for children. But for the rest of us? This was February, 2010, after a record 40+ inches of snow fell on[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In the campaign to give Howard Brown Health Center’s a lifeline of critical support, generous donors to the Lifeline Appeal have helped match a $100,000 challenge grant made by an anonymous donor earlier this month. With the $100,000 grant, matching donations and other contributions from donors, Howard Brown’s Lifeline Appeal has generated[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010.  The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has tips and information for consumers who use gift cards for holiday gift-giving. New federal rules that took effect in August are designed to protect consumers, and will restrict fees and affect gift card expiration dates. These[Read More…]

SEATTLE–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010.  Major Margaret Witt, a decorated flight nurse who had been dismissed under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, will be able to resume her service with the U.S. Air Force, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) announced yesterday. Maj. Witt will become the first openly[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010.  The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, warns that scammers sometimes use online dating and social networking sites to try to convince people to send money in the name of love.  In a typical scenario, the scam artist creates a fake profile, gains the[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010.  Illinois is on target to experience its second straight year since 1921 with less than 1,000 motor vehicle fatalities. The announcement comes as the statewide Click It or Ticket /You Drink & Drive. You Lose mobilization heads into the heavily-traveled Thanksgiving weekend. By the end of the[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010.  Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, is urging people to share their family health history during Thanksgiving and other holiday family gatherings to help ensure a longer, healthier future together. Since 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared every Thanksgiving to be National Family[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010.  Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson is thanking family caregivers for making an extra effort to provide special attention and assistance to their loved ones.  Director Johnson made the comments in observance of November as National Family Caregivers Month.  Family caregivers serve as a[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010.  The perfect, food-related gift for family and friends this holiday season may be just a mouse click away. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) maintains a website to promote products made by Illinois food companies.  About 200 companies currently are listed on the site, some of[Read More…]

Detective John DeCeault (center) stands with family as Deputy Chief Mike McNamara and Chief Thomas Fleming present him as the "2010 Officer of the Year." (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Photos from Sundays Award Ceremony are available here. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Police Department honored its own and several citizens[Read More…]