WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 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…]
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Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 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…]
Kohler Co. Recalls Bath Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Kohler and Sterling Frameless[Read More…]
‘One Monster After Another’ Children’s Theatre
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On October 22, 2010, Freedom Hall will present Child’s Play Touring Theatre of Chicago’s “One Monster After Another” at Freedom Hall in Park Forest at 7:00 p.m. Child’s Play Touring Theatre is a nationally-acclaimed children’s theatre company that performs stories written by children. Join Child’s[Read More…]
Governors Sate University Receives State Wind Turbine Grant
IL State Senator Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields (left to right); GSU President Elaine P. Maimon; Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Warren Ribley. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the installation of an on campus wind turbine, Governors State University will continue reducing its greenhouse gas[Read More…]
Top Corporations Helping U.S. Chamber of Commerce Influence Campaigns
From the New York Times: Prudential Financial sent in a $2 million donation last year as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched a national advertising campaign to weaken the historic rewrite of the nation’s financial regulations. Dow Chemical delivered $1.7 million to the chamber last year as the group took a leading role[Read More…]
NOAA, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Audubon Nature Institute Return Sea Turtles to Gulf Waters
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. Scientists from NOAA, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Audubon Nature Institute joined with Coast Guard Rear Admiral Roy A. Nash today to return 33 sea turtles to Gulf of Mexico waters offshore of Louisiana. This is the first release of rehabilitated sea[Read More…]
New White House Report Highlights Need for Paycheck Fairness Act
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–October 21 – The White House National Economic Council today released a report, “Jobs and Economic Security for America’s Women,” detailing the changing role women play in the American economy and the challenges they face. According to the report, women have made significant strides in achieving equality in the workplace.[Read More…]
IL Unemployment Picture Improves Again in September; Six Month Positive Trend
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. The unemployment rate fell again in September, countering the national trend. The seasonally adjusted rate fell -0.2 points to 9.9 percent, according to data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. September is the sixth consecutive month that the Illinois unemployment rate has fallen. The[Read More…]
Gov. Quinn Announces $15 Million in Public Museum Capital Gran
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today awarded nearly $15 million in grants to 51 public museums in Illinois for new and expanded facilities, exhibits and infrastructure improvements through the Illinois Public Museums Capital Grant Program. “Illinois’ public museums are some of our most valuable teaching resources. Students learn best[Read More…]
