Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan released her list of the top 10 consumer complaints for 2011, revealing that consumer debt was the upmost concern among Illinoisans. For the fourth consecutive year, consumer debt complaints in 2011 ranked No. 1 on the Attorney General’s annual top 10 list of[Read More…]
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Binge Drinking Is Bigger Problem Than Previously Thought
U. S. adults binge drink more frequently and consume more drinks when they do Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. More than 38 million U.S. adults binge drink an average of four times a month and the most drinks they consume on average is eight according to a new Vital Signs report[Read More…]
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes’ Survival Rate Concealed
Company conceals evidence that genetically modified mosquitoes may have high survival rate in wild Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. A confidential internal document obtained by civil society groups shows genetically modified mosquitoes described by their manufacturer, UK company Oxitec, as “sterile” are in fact not sterile and their offspring have a[Read More…]
ISAF Denounces Deplorable Act Portrayed In Video
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 12, 2012. A video recently posted on a public website appears to show U.S. military personnel committing an inappropriate act with enemy corpses. This disrespectful act is inexplicable and not in keeping with the high moral standards we expect of coalition forces. ISAF strongly condemns the actions depicted[Read More…]
U.S. Chamber Launches Distortion Campaign on Keystone XL Pipeline
NRDC: It’s Time to Come Clean with the American People Washington–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s disinformation campaign on the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline: “We welcome the Chamber to the[Read More…]
Durbin Meets with Chicago’s Largest Microlender to Discuss Growing Small Business
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2012. Support for microfinance organizations that give small businesses and entrepreneurs access to credit will help spur our economic recovery and create jobs, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today at a meeting with officials from ACCION, Chicago’s largest microlender, and the owners of Gourmet Gorilla, an[Read More…]
Edgar’s Places’ 20th Anniversary to Feature Tim Grimm on Saturday, January 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. On Saturday, January 14 at 8 p.m., help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar’s Place located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Singer/Songwriter and actor, Tim Grimm, will be the featured performer. Tim has performed in theaters, coffeehouses and[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to be Closed January 15 and January 16 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will be closed on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16 for observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The Library will re-open on Tuesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. For additional information about your Library,[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet on January 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). “Plagiocephaly” (flat head syndrome) will be the topic presented by Jackie Rycyna, Clinical Education Representative of[Read More…]
January 20, 2012: Move to Amend Occupies the Courts
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. Inspired by our friends at Occupy Wall Street, and Dr. Cornel West, Move To Amend is planning bold action to mark the second anniversary of the infamous Citizens United v. FEC decision! Occupy the Courts will be a one day occupation of Federal courthouses across the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday[Read More…]
