Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2012. This new book by Jeff Clements has a foreword by Bill Moyers and has been praised in the highest terms by some of our nation’s best activists and organizers. No one can read it and not understand the pressing need to put an end to corporate[Read More…]
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Novartis Consumer Health Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Certain Over-The-Counter Products
Potential Presence of Foreign Tablets or Chipped or Broken Tablets or Gelcaps Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2012. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin® and NoDoz® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 9, 2012
The wetlands lie scorched, with two birdhouses barely surviving Thursday’s inferno. Anyone with information regarding the Central Park Wetlands blaze is asked to contact the PFFD. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2012. While everyone has been busy with the holidays, the Park Forest Baseball Board of Directors has been[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Air Force Casualties, January 7, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 5 in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell, 23, of[Read More…]
Public Planning Workshop to be Held Wednesday, January 11 on Implementation of 211th Street Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2012. The Villages of Park Forest, Matteson, and Olympia Fields have recognized the need to further examine implementation of the proposed 2007 Transit-Oriented Development plan to ensure that future development reflects the communities’ goals and objectives. Your input is valuable and important to the success of[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Continuing to Grow the Economy in the New Year
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2012. Hello, everybody. This week, I traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, to talk with folks about the biggest challenge we face as a country – rebuilding our economy so that, once again, hard work pays off, responsibility is rewarded, and anyone, regardless of who they are or where[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Celebration of Coptic Christmas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. Michelle and I wish Coptic Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous Christmas. On this special day, we give thanks for the extraordinary contributions that Coptic Christians have made to the United States. I want to reaffirm the commitment[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Seeks Help From Public Re: ‘Suspicious’ Central Park Wetlands Fire
High flames burn through the Central Park Wetlands Thursday night. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officials at the Park Forest Fire Department placed a statement on the department’s Facebook page regarding Thursday night’s fire in the Central Park Wetlands. The department is seeking help from the public regarding the start of[Read More…]
Cardinal George Formally Apologizes for Pride Parade Remarks
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cardinal Francis George issued an apology on the Archdiocese of Chicago website for comments in which he made a comparison between Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade and a Ku Klux Klan parade. Saying he was "personally distressed" that what he said he believes "all gays and lesbians are like[Read More…]
SEIU Applauds Administration’s Efforts to Cut Red-Tape and Keep Families Together
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. SEIU applauds today’s announcement by the Obama Administration to knock down bureaucratic obstacles for U.S. citizens who currently face hardship because their spouses cannot remain in the country legally. The decision makes a small but significant change. It will allow spouses and a small number of[Read More…]
