CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. Cheers and loud applause was the response to an inspiring commencement speech given by Senator Toi Hutchinson at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Fieldhouse. With a packed crowd of graduates and family[Read More…]
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Monique Ocanas Among Several Prairie State College Students Selected for Full-Tuition Scholarship to Governors State University
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. It’s an exciting time for recent Prairie State College (PSC) graduate Monique Ocanas. She was honored with the 2015 PSC Social Science Academic Achievement Award, she graduated summa cum laude with her Associate in Arts degree from PSC this month, and she recently learned she was[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Banking Committee Markup: ‘Now Is Not the Time to Be Relaxing the Rules for Wall Street’
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed on a party-line vote a sprawling bill that would deregulate many key aspects of the financial industry: “Seven years ago, following a decade of predatory home-lending and risky derivative-trading practices[Read More…]
Senator Wyden & Broad Coalition of Democratic Lawmakers Fight to Outlaw Unfair Consumer Contracts
Sen. Wyden, Franken, Rep. Hank Johnson, More Than 50 Other Members of Congress Call on Top Consumer Agency to Eliminate Forced Arbitration Agreements in Financial Services Industry WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2015. Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) along with Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and a broad[Read More…]
Former Sandwich, Illinois Business Owner Sentenced For Making A False Statement To A Financial Institution
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. A former Sandwich, Ill. business owner was sentenced yesterday in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for making a false statement to a financial institution. The defendant, STEVEN J. MOORHOUSE, 62, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, to be followed by[Read More…]
Woodstock Woman Pleads Guilty To False Statements In Bankruptcy
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. SOULA APOSTOLOPOULOS, 46, of Woodstock, Ill., formerly of Barrington Hills, Ill., pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to making false statements in her bankruptcy case. She was indicted on October 21, 2014, along with her husband, DANIEL APOSTOLOPOULOS. According to the plea[Read More…]
Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. Kenmore Elite electric range Recall Summary Name of product: Sears Kenmore Elite slide-in ranges Hazard: The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Sears at (800) 873-5011 between[Read More…]
Precision Trading Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Risk of Burns
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015 PREMIUM® Espresso Maker PEM585 (front view) Recall Summary Name of product: PREMIUM® Espresso Makers Hazard: The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off[Read More…]
Nissan Recalls 263,692 Pathfinder Vehicles, May 21, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2015 SUMMARY: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2004 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured January 6, 2004, to July 19, 2004, and 2004-2006 Sentra vehicles manufactured January 7, 2004, to August 26, 2006. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on Intermodal Facility at O’Hare International Airport
Intermodal Facility and ATS Modernization Project Will Create 3,000 Jobs During Construction; Greatly Enhance Transit Ease and Connectivity Between Public Parking, Public Roadways, Rental Car Facilities, Metra And CTA CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel broke ground today on a consolidated rental car and public parking facility at O’Hare International[Read More…]
