Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2011. Mann Packing is voluntarily recalling certain vegetable platters and Snacks on the Go product because the grape tomato ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. As of today this recall has expanded to include Safeway’s Eating Right Veggie Party Platter with “best if used by dates”[Read More…]
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Goodness Gardens, Inc. Recalls Chives Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. Goodness Gardens, Inc. of New Hampton, NY is voluntarily recalling Chives Lot # 0201111, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with[Read More…]
Honorary Degree Recipient Vivian Paley to Speak at GSU
Vivian Paley, educator and Governors State University Honorary Degree Recipient, Spring 2011. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Vivian Paley has spent a lifetime teaching and learning from very young children. For her outstanding and influential work as an educator, Paley is receiving an honorary degree from Governors State University. She[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-op Prepares for Big Move to DownTown Park Forest
(Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The popular South Suburban Food Co-op is returning home to Park Forest. Above, members of the popular market meet Wednesday evening at their new location in DownTown Park Forest. The Food Co-op is scheduled to open later in May, with a final target date[Read More…]
Software Enhances Park Forest Police Department’s Field Training Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department acquired the L.E.F.T.A. System’s web-based software to document the field training of their new recruits. The FTO software saves time in tracking field training and documenting performance that can now be used to train the recruit. Self populated reports such as the[Read More…]
Emergency ‘Friends’ Meeting Called As Thorn Creek Woods Loses Funding
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Volunteers, supporters and Friends of Thorn Creek Woods are being asked to attend an emergency meeting on Friday, May 13, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The issue? The mere survival of Thorn Creek Woods. The following is from an emergency email blast obtained by eNews[Read More…]
Social Security Reveals Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2010
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2010. Alexander and Isabella topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2010 in Illinois were: Boys: Girls: 1) Alexander (912) 1) Isabella (936) 2) Jacob (905) 2) Sophia (912) 3)[Read More…]
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle To Speak At PSC Commencement
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will deliver the graduation address at Prairie State College’s 52nd annual commencement ceremony on Sat., May 21. Preckwinkle was elected Cook County Board President in 2010. Under her leadership, the County is implementing major reforms to reshape county government with a[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Choral Arts: From The Heart Of America
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Concert Celebrating Great American Music, performed by Grande Prairie Choral Arts, Sunday May 15, 4 p.m. at Celebration Ministries (formerly Hope Lutheran Church) 424 Indianwood Dr., Park Forest. Enjoy a spring afternoon concert that showcases American music, beginning with Alice Parker’s moving and uplifting “Melodious Accord”,[Read More…]
ACLU Calls On Holder To Make Clear DOJ Will Not Prosecute People Complying With State Medical Marijuana Laws
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 – The American Civil Liberties Union has called on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to make clear that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not prioritize prosecution of people who comply with state medical marijuana laws, in keeping with previous DOJ policy. In a letter sent late[Read More…]
