WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2010. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 2011 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for model year 2011 vehicles. Choosing the most fuel efficient vehicle in a class will save consumers money[Read More…]
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IEMA Highlights Winter Storm Preparedness in November
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPFP–November 3, 2010. Winter weather, with its frigid temperatures, snow and ice, can be extremely dangerous, even deadly. To help Illinoisans handle winter’s hazards, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will highlight winter storm preparedness throughout November as part of its 12-Month Preparedness Campaign. “We’ve enjoyed beautiful weather this fall,[Read More…]
With 71% Precincts Reporting, Jesse Jackson Jr. Trounces Isaac Hayes for Congress
Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. has defeated challenger Isaac Hayes. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With 71% of all precincts reporting, incumbent Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., has won 81% of the votes in Illinois U.S. House District 2 to G.O.P. challenger Isaac Hayes’ 13% of the vote. In a race where[Read More…]
Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 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…]
Haier America Recalls Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 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…]
Haiti: UN Helping to Prepare for Impending Hurricane
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 November 2010 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti is preparing to help up to half a million people in the impoverished Caribbean nation who could potentially be affected by Hurricane Tomas. Over the last 24 hours, the mission, known as MINUSTAH, along with the Haitian Government[Read More…]
Sharron Angle: ‘You know, the two wars we’re in right now, is exactly what we’re in.’
Sharon Angle, pressed by a reporter for her positions on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, simply said, " You Know, The Two Wars That We’re In Right Now Is Exactly What We’re In." No kidding. That’s what she said. That’s all she said. Nevada: Vote for Harry Reid. No[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for November 1, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 1, 2010
Marilyn Monroe visits Park Forest last week for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Holiday Star Theater. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2010. Did you know as many as half of America’s smoke detectors are not working because of old, disconnected or missing batteries? Begin a new habit[Read More…]
New York Man Sentenced in Animal Fighting Venture
Buffalo, NY–(ENEWSPF)– U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Edward Bishop, also known as Boo, 49, of Buffalo, New York, who was convicted of sponsoring an animal in an animal fighting venture, was sentenced to 30 days time served and two years of supervised release with six months[Read More…]
