Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court against a home repair contractor who scammed consumers out of thousands of dollars under a guise of repairing their driveways for little to no fee. Madigan’s lawsuit alleges that since January 2010, Michael Maddox,[Read More…]
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Conservation Projects in Guatemala and Nepal Win UN Environment Prize
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – A forest conservation initiative in Guatemala and a sustainable development project in Nepal are the recipients of this year’s Sasakawa Prize, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today. The UNEP Sasakawa Prize, worth $200,000, recognizes the most innovative, groundbreaking and sustainable grassroots environmental initiatives[Read More…]
Vital to Keep Borders Open for People Fleeing Libya, UN Agency Stresses
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed the “positive indications” it has received from Tunisia and Egypt that they will keep their borders open for people fleeing violence in neighbouring Libya. “Given the continued reports of violence and human rights abuses inside Libya it is[Read More…]
Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Durbin Meets with Business Community to Discuss Efforts to Get America Back on Stable Financial Footing
COLLINSVILLE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Main Street businesses in Metro East and across the country should no longer be at a disadvantage against companies that exclusively sell their products online, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) told area business owners and retailers today. Durbin met with members from the Southwest Leadership Council[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Tuskegee Airmen as February 2011 ‘Veterans of the Month’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored two World War II U.S. Army Air Force Veterans and members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen as February 2011 Veterans of the Month at a ceremony in Chicago. The Illinois Veteran of the Month award is a distinction[Read More…]
Subcontractor Arraigned on Alleged Theft and Forgery Charges in O’Hare Construction Project
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Following an investigation by Attorney General Lisa Madigan, a longtime foreman and subcontractor for a Melrose Park construction company was charged with theft and forgery for allegedly cheating employees out of their proper wages and pocketing more than $270,000 in excess payroll funds. Attorney General Lisa Madigan[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Returns Hastily to UN Headquarters to Deal With Libya Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon cut short a visit to Los Angeles to return to United Nations Headquarters today to address the crisis in Libya, calling for punishment of those using violence against civilians after a long “blunt” phone call to President Muammar Al-Qadhafi. Mr. Ban spent[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Council to Hold Special Session on Libya
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – The United Nations Human Rights Council announced today that it will hold a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Libya, as calls continue to mount for an end to the use of force against protesters and a peaceful resolution of the crisis[Read More…]
