Event at Trinity United Church of Christ Outlines Risks of Climate Disruption; Solidifies Faith Community Action on Climate CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. On Saturday, hundreds from Chicago’s faith community gathered at Trinity Church of Christ (Trinity UCC) on Chicago’s South Side to voice support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)[Read More…]
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Ford Recalls 70,209 Vehicles, September 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system[Read More…]
Updated ‘Whale Alert’ iPad, iPhone App Invites Public to Contribute to Protection of West Coast Whales
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2014. Mariners and the public on the U.S. West Coast can now use an iPad™ and iPhone™ to help decrease the risk of injury or death to whales from ship strikes. Whale Alert a free mobile application originally developed in 2012 to help protect endangered right whales[Read More…]
Local Municipality Requires Labeling of Penta (PCP)-Treated Utility Poles
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2014. The Town of North Hempstead on Long Island, New York has passed a new law requiring warning labels on the utility poles that are treated with the hazardous wood preservative, pentachlorophenol (PCP). At the town board meeting on September 9, a vote of 7-0 mandated the labeling[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Announces Pilot Program to Counter Violent Extremists
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Monday that the Justice Department will launch a new series of pilot programs in cities across the country to bring together community representatives, public safety officials and religious leaders to counter violent extremism. The new programs will be run in partnership[Read More…]
John Goodrich Honored With Resolution On Occasion of his Retirement from Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit District Board
John and Therese Goodrich. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) More pictures from the event here on the ENEWSPF.COM Facebook page. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board recently issued a resolution recognizing the contributions of John Goodrich to the Village of Park Forest on the occasion of his retirement from the Chicago South[Read More…]
Community Outraged by Chicago Police Department Shooting of Denzel Ford Over Weekend
Family & Community of West Haven Outraged by Brutal Shooting of Denzel Ford by Chicago Police. Demand Justice CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. Denzel Ford, 19 years old, was brutally shot 8 times by Chicago Police on Saturday night, September 13. He fortunately survived but is in serious condition. Locals strongly dispute[Read More…]
Chicago Organizers to Travel to UN Committee Against Torture to Present Report on Chicago Police Department
We Charge Genocide To Present Report on Chicago Police to the United Nations Committee Against Torture in Geneva Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. This November, a new Chicago group, We Charge Genocide, will send six organizers to present a report to the United Nations Committee Against Torture at their 53rd Session in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 15, 2014
Have you spent time at Park Forest’s Rail Fan Park recently? (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. DownTown Park Forest will be the ‘happening place’ this upcoming weekend with a variety of activities and events taking place. Tall Grass Arts Association will host the 59th Annual Park Forest[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Death of David Haines
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2014. The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of UK citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL. Our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Haines and to the people of the United Kingdom. The United States stands shoulder to shoulder tonight with our[Read More…]
