Orland Township has been the busiest early voting site in suburban Cook County. (Bryan Docter/Cook County Clerk’s Office) More than 115,000 voters have voted early, by mail or during grace period registration Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With four days left in early voting, suburban Cook County already has greater participation in early[Read More…]
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Dignity Health Agrees to Pay $37 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2014. Dignity Health has agreed to pay the United States $37 million to settle allegations that 13 of its hospitals in California, Nevada and Arizona knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare and TRICARE by admitting patients who could have been treated on a less costly, outpatient basis,[Read More…]
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Aid International Terrorist Organization
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2014. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin, U.S. Attorney Ripley Rand for the Middle District of North Carolina and Special Agent in Charge John Strong of the FBI in North Carolina announced today that Donald Ray Morgan pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Sudan Travel Warning, Oct. 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Sudan, urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the Darfur region of Sudan, the Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states, and advises you to consider carefully the risks of travel in other[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Burundi Travel Warning, Oct. 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Burundi and recommends U.S. citizens avoid non-essential travel. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated April 3, 2014, reiterates existing security concerns, and notes updated security restrictions on travel for Embassy personnel.[Read More…]
Pentagon Leaders Laud Progress Against ISIL, Oct. 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2014. By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.Defense Department leaders today praised the progress made against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Iraq and Syria as implementation of the broader comprehensive strategy in the Middle East continues. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and[Read More…]
Art Exhibit Evokes Feelings of Social Justice Through WPA Images
Depression era prints from artists across US depicts life at that time The 1935 lithograph “Family Flats” by Millard Owen Sheets will be among those on display Sept. 11-Dec. 21 at the DePaul Art Museum’s exhibition “Ink, Paper, Politics: WPA-era Printmaking from the Needles Collection.” (Image courtesy of DPAM/Collection of[Read More…]
Chrysler Recalls 132,223 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2014. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may[Read More…]
Waterway Plastics Recalls Spa Drain Suction Covers Due to Risk of Entrapment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2014. Model number on Designer Pro Series suction covers Recall Summary Name of product: Designer Pro Series Suction Covers Hazard: The drain suction cover can become disengaged from the spa wall, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Waterway Plastics toll-free at[Read More…]
Cane Creek Recalls Bicycle Shocks Due to Risk of Injury
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2014. DBINLINE Rear Shock Recall Summary Name of product: DBINLINE Rear Shock Hazard: The shock absorber is marked with graphics that incorrectly identify the adjustment directions for High Speed Rebound (HSR) damping. Following these directions will cause unexpected behavior by a bike’s suspension and pose a fall[Read More…]
