Beach Wave Scarf Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Women’s Scarves Hazard: The scarves do not meet the federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: GBG Accessories Group toll-free at 888-771-9047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET[Read More…]
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FDA Approves First Leadless Pacemaker to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first pacemaker that does not require the use of wired leads to provide an electrical connection between the pulse-generating device and the heart. While the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System works like other pacemakers to regulate heart[Read More…]
In Wake of WA Climate Rule Withdrawal, Youth Petitioners Return to Court
Seattle, Washington–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016. Late yesterday, the youth petitioners in a precedent-setting case over climate disruption in Washington state asked the court to step in yet again after the state Department of Ecology withdrew its proposed rule to reduce carbon emissions. By withdrawing the proposed rule, Ecology demonstrated it is[Read More…]
Spain Pilgrimage Program at Sierra Club Meeting on April 11
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2016. The April meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be held on Monday, April 11th at 7:15 pm at the Frankfort Public Library. This month’s presentation will be ‘Biking the Camino de Santiago.’ With a slide show of beautiful pictures, Al Sturges will take us vicariously[Read More…]
Moro Man Sentenced For Role In Staged Bank Robbery
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Eugene Babcock, 58, of Moro, IL, was sentenced yesterday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to 28 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay remaining restitution in the amount of $165,862 (Babcock had returned $115,000 prior to[Read More…]
Official Suburban Cook County Election Results Now Online
More than 700,000 ballots cast, turnout highest in over 25 years Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office has certified official March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for suburban Cook County to the Illinois State Board of Elections. The results, in addition to a combined summary of election results[Read More…]
City of Chicago Building Inspector Charged with Demanding Bribe from Property Owner in Exchange for Allowing Renovations Without a Permit
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A building inspector for the City of Chicago was arrested today for allegedly demanding a $300 bribe from a property owner in exchange for allowing renovation work without a permit. ROBERTO URIBE, 55, of Chicago, is charged with attempted extortion for soliciting the bribe from an owner of a[Read More…]
#TimStrong: Officer Timothy Jones Transferred From Hospital To A Rehabilitation Center
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Good news today from the Park Forest Police regarding the ongoing recovery of Officer Timothy Jones. The department issued a statement today indicating that Officer Jones has been released from the Intensive Care Unit of Advocate Christ Medical Center and has been transported to a rehabilitation center[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports April 7, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
‘Cold Blob’ To Be A Wildcard In The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Justin Roberti AccuWeather.com AccuWeather Global Weather Center-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports the potential movement of a ‘cold blob’ of water in the North Atlantic Ocean may be the wild card in the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, experts say. The cold blob refers to a large, anomalous area of colder-than-normal sea-surface temperatures, located east of Newfoundland[Read More…]
