TORRANCE, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced yesterday that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 – 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350 vehicles sold in the United[Read More…]
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Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. EPA’s Decision to Allow Use of E15 Fuel in Newer Vehicles
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn applauded the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to waive the limitation on selling fuel that contains more than 10 percent ethanol for newer vehicles. The waiver specifically allows all 2007 and newer model year cars and light trucks to be[Read More…]
AAA, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Partner to Offer Website to Empower Parents, Teen Drivers
Aurora, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2010. AAA Chicago and the Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White empower parents to get involved with their teens’ learning-to-drive process with the launch of their joint, new teen driver safety website, which can be found at IllinoisTeenDriving.com or TeenDriving.AAA.com. The interactive site helps parents and teens[Read More…]
IDNR Reminds Motorists to be Alert for Active Deer, New Reporting Policy for Road Kill
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2010. As the deer mating season begins, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding residents to be alert for moving deer and the new policy for reporting road kill deer. Under the newly implemented road kill policy, individuals who wish to claim a deer[Read More…]
Death Notice: Wilbur W. Zum Mallen
Wilbur W. Zum Mallen, 91, September 8, 2010, resident of Crete, IL. Beloved husband of the late Leorpha (Love) Zum Mallen; loving father of Cathie Dettwiler of Montgomery, AL and Cindy (Paul) Bradley of Momence, IL; cherished grandfather of Scott and Blake Dettwiler of Atlanta, GA and Erika and Megan[Read More…]
Death Notice: Bernice Kryda nee Campau
Bernice Kryda nee Campau, 96, September 8, 2010. Resident of Crete. Beloved wife of the late Dr. John F. Loving mother of John (Late Rosemary) Kryda, MaryEllen (Late Dennis) Breen, Michael Kryda, Mark (Barbara) Kryda, the late Marcia (Dick) Frazier, Margaret (John Petruszak) Kryda; “almost” children Cynthia Kryda, Bob and[Read More…]
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall on Certain Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix Models
TORRANCE, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2010 — Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in the United States to address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly[Read More…]
Data Shows Alcohol-Involved Motor Vehicle Fatalities Have Declined in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety today released data showing a lower number of alcohol-involved, motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois. The reduction in alcohol-involved fatalities has occurred steadily since 2002 with the largest decline occurring between 2007 and 2008. The announcement comes as[Read More…]
Death Notice: Frances F. Bradley nee Rogers
Frances F. Bradley nee Rogers, 67, August 20, 2010, longtime resident of Crete, IL . Beloved wife of Bobby; Loving mother of Mary (Mike) Kwiatkowski, Theresa Bradley, and Patricia (Robert) Bailey. Dear grandmother of Steven, Ashley, Bobby, Nocholas, Justyn, Conner and Jordan. Cherished great-grandmother of Michele, Samantha, and Alex. Dear[Read More…]
Death Notice: Martha Ashbaugh nee Ashbaugh
Martha Ashbaugh nee Ashbaugh, 85, longtime resident of Park Forest, IL for 60 years; July 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of: Debbie (Paul) Page, Donna (Gerry) Furgason, Kathy (Ray) Toomey. Cherished grandmother of: Tessa Page, Paul Page, Jacki (Mike) Lewellyn, Nick Furgason, and Courtney, Joshua[Read More…]
