WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation a $1,304,400 grant for the modernization of the Lake Forest Metra Rail Station. “Funding for the Lake Forest Metra Station will increase the appeal of public[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Bill Creating Commission to Research Disparity in the African-American Community
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1547, creating the Commission to End the Disparities Facing the African-American Community. The commission will research the disparities facing African-Americans in the areas of healthcare, health services, employment, education, criminal justice, housing, and other social and economic issues. Its findings[Read More…]
Kansas Slaughter Firm Recalls Ground Beef Due to Possible E. Coli Adulteration
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 12, 2011 – National Beef Packing Co. LLC, a Dodge City, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 60,424 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to recall include:[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Putting the American People First (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. On Thursday, I visited a new, high-tech factory in Michigan where workers are helping America lead the way in a growing clean energy industry. They were proud of their work, and they should be. They’re not just showing us a path out of the worst[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Fall 2011 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold five classes on Fridays, September 9th—October 28th (8-week session) at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Three Friday morning classes are scheduled: “Freud” with facilitators Keith Kemp and Karen Pedigo PhD, Clinical Psychologist, 10:00a.m. –[Read More…]
UN Chief Sees Sustainable Development as Top Priority in His Second Term
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 August 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that sustainable development will remain his top priority during his second term as the head of the United Nations, saying that key challenges include achieving the global poverty reduction goals and strengthening disaster risk reduction to avert crises[Read More…]
Statement by U.S. Commerce Department on Retail Sales in July 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for July 2011. Retail sales increased 0.5 percent, similar to private-sector expectations, and sales in May and June were revised upward, each by 0.2 percent. Motor vehicle sales increased 0.5 percent in July, and sales[Read More…]
Pre-Release Movie Review of ‘A NORML Life’
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Cassie Brewer, Publicity Coordinator for Cinema Libre Studio, was kind enough to send me an advanced copy of ‘A NORML Life.’ It’s a documentary film about the work that NORML does, as well as a snapshot of the current state of marijuana policy reform in the United[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Environmental Protection Agency’s Smog Protections Delayed Again
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a federal appeals court motion stating that the agency plans to finalize its update of the smog or ozone pollution standard “shortly.” In response, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, issued the following statement: “The Sierra Club[Read More…]
Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet Recalls Classic Cheddar Cheese Spread
Winchester, VA–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet, LLC is recalling its Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet Classic Cheddar Cheese Spread distributed between 8/1/11 and 8/10/11, with a “Best By Date” of December 23, 2011 and batch code number 0116206G113 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product[Read More…]
