Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg and Trustees Georgia O’Neill, Gary Kopycinski and Mae Brandon take the oath of office in Park Forest on May 2, 2011. Judges Ray Funderburk, a long-time Park Forester, and Mat Delort, former Village Attorney for Park Forest, administer the oaths.
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Cook County Judge – What You Can Do, And Should Not Do, If Facing Foreclosure (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What should you do if facing foreclosure? If you live in Cook County, you have options. First, and foremost, SHOW UP IN COURT! Listen to the judge.
Readout of President Obama’s Phone Calls on the Death of Osama bin Laden
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. Since yesterday’s operation, the President spoke with numerous world leaders who expressed their congratulations on the successful American action to kill Osama bin Laden, which will make both the United States and the world more secure. Each of the President’s counterparts, including President Calderon, Prime[Read More…]
White House Statement on Nuclear Free Zones in Asia and Africa
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. Today the President submitted the Protocols to the African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty and the South Pacific Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent to ratification. This step advances the President’s commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and to[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 2, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011 – 2:00 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I just wanted to make one point before we get started. I have with me today John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. And he will take questions from you about[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Tradjenta (linagliptin) tablets, used with diet and exercise, to improve blood glucose control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. People with Type 2 diabetes do not produce or respond normally to insulin, a hormone that regulates the[Read More…]
‘Grow Your Own Garden Day’ at Calvary United Church on May 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. Spring has finally arrived and many of us are anxious to get our hands in the dirt to begin our summer gardens. If you’re new to gardening, or find your thumb is not as green as you’d like, plan on attending the ‘Grow Your Own[Read More…]
Libya: UN Looking to Return to Tripoli After Unrest Forces Temporary Relocation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 May 2011 – The United Nations is exploring ways to re-enter Tripoli as soon as possible, a spokesperson for the world body said today, following the announcement that 12 international staff left owing to unrest in parts of the Libyan capital. According to media reports, angry mobs attacked[Read More…]
Annual UN Meeting Seeks to Promote More Sustainable Use of Earth’s Resources
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 May 2011 – Warning of the consequences of unsustainable consumption and production on the world’s ecosystems, a senior United Nations official today urged Member States to agree on a plan to promote a more efficient and safer use of the Earth’s resources. “We need to change our consumption[Read More…]
Simply Asia Foods, LLC Recalls Certain Thai Kitchen® Rice Noodle Carts and Simply Asia® Noodle Bowl Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. Simply Asia Foods, LLC has voluntarily announced a recall of Thai Kitchen® Noodle Carts (Sweet Citrus Ginger, Thai Peanut, and Spicy Thai Basil) and Simply Asia® Noodle Bowl (Roasted Peanut). These products contain an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have an allergy to milk run[Read More…]
