Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. As Super Committee Gets Set to Tackle the Nation’s Debt… According to Politico, Republican members of the deficit-slashing Super Committee are meeting on Capitol Hill to hash out their own strategy ahead of the panel’s first official meetings after Labor Day, preparing for an intense fall[Read More…]
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Burglary Crew Allegedly Ransacks Elderly Man’s Home in Oak Forest
Oak Foret, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. Police are seeking the public’s assistance to apprehend a group of men who burglarized an elderly victim in the 5200 block of W. 147th St. in Oak Forest. On August 30th, at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon, the 84-year-old victim returned home to find a[Read More…]
Magnitude 6.4 Hits Deep Under Santiago Del Estero, Argentina
Santiago Del Estero, Argentina—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that an earthquake with magnitude of 6.4 struck deep under Santiago Del Estero, Argentina, today, Friday, September 2, 2011 at 10:47:11 AM at the epicenter. The quake’s epicenter was at coordinates 28.422°S, 63.146°W at a depth of 592.8 km[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Unhanged in August; Unemployment Rate Holds at 9.1%
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2011. Nonfarm payroll employment was unchanged (0) in August, and the unemployment rate held at 9.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in most major industries changed little over the month. Health care continued to add jobs, and a decline in information employment[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Gulf Coast Tropical Depression Thirteen Status Report, September 2, 2011 (7 AM CDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENWESPF)—September 2, 2011. The National Hurricane Center reports that currently the center of the Gulf Coast Tropical Depression is nearly stationary south of the Louisiana Coast. As of 7AM CDT (1200 UTC) the Tropical Depression Thirteen is located 27.0 N, 91.6 W, approximately 250 miles (340 km) SW of[Read More…]
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Alaska
ALASKA—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck Friday off the coast of Alaska. USGS initially reported this event at 7.1 magnitude but later revised that figure. The quake’s epicenter was at coordinates 52.185°N, 171.684°W in the Aleutian Islands, approximately[Read More…]
IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irene
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Irene. The IRS announced today that certain taxpayers in North Carolina, New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico will receive tax relief, and other locations are expected to be added in coming[Read More…]
IRS Gives One-Week Filing Extension to Taxpayers Whose Preparers Were Affected by Hurricane Irene
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is granting taxpayers whose preparers were affected by Hurricane Irene until Sept. 22 to file returns normally due Sept. 15. The taxpayer’s preparer must be located in an area that was under an evacuation order or a severe weather warning because[Read More…]
Main Street Music Fest: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11 AM, Downtown Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest, in conjunction with the 56th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, will host a music festival on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The lineup of bands performing includes an eclectic mix of renowned artists from the Chicago Southland[Read More…]
Cook County Shutdown Day Office Closing Information
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has posted information on the Cook County Shutdown Day, designated as September 2, 2011, on the county website (emphasis original): Please be advised the next designated Cook County Shutdown Day will be Friday, September 2, 2011, and most offices Under the[Read More…]
