Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. Last Thursday, the Munich Environmental Institute stated that it had found traces of glyphosate, the widely used and controversial weed-killer, in 14 of Germany’s most popular beers. These findings are a potential blow to Germany’s Beer Purity Law, which is highly regarded in German beer culture.[Read More…]
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U.S. State Dept. Updates Turkey Travel Warning, Feb. 29, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. Given the recent terrorist attacks and increased threats from international and indigenous groups, U.S. citizens should exercise caution when traveling throughout the country. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated February[Read More…]
Lockheed Martin Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the False Claims Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. Lockheed Martin Corporation and subsidiaries Lockheed Martin Energy Systems and Lockheed Martin Utility Services (collectively, Lockheed Martin) have agreed to pay the United States $5 million to resolve allegations that they violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and, in misrepresenting their compliance with RCRA to[Read More…]
Maytag Dairy Farms Expands Voluntary Recall Of Blue Cheese Products Due To Possible Health Risk
NEWTON, IOWA –(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. Maytag Dairy Farms is expanding its voluntary recall of “Maytag Blue” blue cheese wedges, wheels and crumbles because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and[Read More…]
FDA Providing $2 Million in New Grants for Natural History Studies in Rare Diseases
Silver Springs, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the availability of $2 million in research grants to fund natural history studies in rare diseases. The aim is to collect data on how specific rare diseases progress in individuals over time so that knowledge can inform[Read More…]
Man Charged With First Degree Murder In Shooting Death Of 17-year-old De’Andre Allen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police announced an arrest in the shooting death of 17-year-old De’Andre Allen, a young man shot on February 21, 2016, in the 100 block of Gibson Street. Lenae Patterson (pictured), age 21, of Park Forest, has been charged with one count of first degree murder[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 29, 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…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 28, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. The Park Forest Senior Commission is hosting a community safety presentation on Thursday, March 3 beginning at 1 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. The will feature speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police[Read More…]
Early Voting Begins February 29 at Park Forest Village Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. Cook County residents may cast an early ballot at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, or at any of the County’s sites. A complete list of voting locations can be found at: http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections/pages/default.aspx. Early voting takes place February 29 to March 14, from 9[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Sticker Sales, Animal Registration Begins March 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. Park Forest vehicle stickers for the 2016-2017 year go on sale March 1. Vehicle stickers must be displayed prior to May 1 on all vehicles registered with the State of Illinois with a Park Forest address, even if that vehicle is not located in Park[Read More…]
