Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her newest recalled products guide as part of her ongoing effort to protect children by educating families on the dangers of having recalled toys, cribs and other potentially dangerous items in their homes. Madigan also urged consumers to sign up for[Read More…]
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Staff Sgt. Loleni W. Gandy, 36, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died Nov. 19 in Balad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 103rd Expeditionary[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jason T. Smith, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Branch,[Read More…]
Illinois Food Products Available Online This Holiday Season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The perfect, food-related gift for family and friends this holiday season may be just a mouse click away. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) maintains a website to promote products made by Illinois food companies. About 200 companies currently are listed on the site, some of[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Announces $25 Million Capital Grant to Build UNO Neighborhood School
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn’s administration today announced a $25 million Illinois Jobs Now! capital grant to build the United Neighborhood Organization’s (UNO) newest charter school, the Gage Park Campus in Chicago. Billy Ocasio, a Senior Advisor to Governor Quinn, joined Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)[Read More…]
Kristina Schake to Join First Lady’s Office as Communications Director
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Office of the First Lady announced today that Kristina Schake will be joining the staff as Special Assistant to the President and Communications Director to the First Lady. She will start in the East Wing in December, 2010. “I’m thrilled to welcome Kristina to the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Honor Officers and Citizens
Detective John DeCeault (center) stands with family as Deputy Chief Mike McNamara and Chief Thomas Fleming present him as the "2010 Officer of the Year." (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Photos from Sundays Award Ceremony are available here. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Police Department honored its own and several citizens[Read More…]
OP-ED by Vice President Biden in the New York Times: ‘What We Must Do For Iraq Now’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Op-Ed by Vice President Biden that follows was originally published in the New York Times on November 21, 2010. Eight days ago, Iraqi political leaders agreed on a framework for a new government to guide their country through the crucial coming years. Since the elections[Read More…]
Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. 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…]
Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. 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…]
