CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. For most people, home furnaces have sat idle during the summer. As temperatures go down, it’s important to understand the possible dangers that lurk when restarting a dormant furnace, warns the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). “The greatest danger comes from carbon monoxide (CO)[Read More…]
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Illinois Department of Insurance Awarded $1.45 Million to Enhance Consumer Protection Efforts
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance announced today that it will receive $1.45 million in federal funds to support its efforts to educate Illinois health insurance consumers and advocate on their behalf. “The Department’s first priority is consumer protection,” said Illinois Department of Insurance Director Michael T. McRaith. [Read More…]
Toyota Announces Intent to Voluntarily Recall Certain Toyota Avalon and Highlander, and Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350 Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced yesterday that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 – 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350 vehicles sold in the United[Read More…]
New AARP Survey Highlights Key Issues, Attitudes of Hispanic Voters Age 50+
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. According to a new survey released yesterday, while Hispanic AARP members who are likely voters in the 2010 midterm elections are divided on the country’s direction, they are more optimistic than AARP members overall about the future and overwhelmingly want candidates to address key issues like protecting[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Funding to Build Moline Transportation Center
MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)– Oct. 21, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Joseph Szabo, Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig and local officials today to announce full funding for the Moline Transportation Center that will serve as a station for new Amtrak service between Chicago[Read More…]
Christine O’Donnell Regrets ‘I’m not a witch’ Ad
In yet another bizarre turn in a campaign that has brought us Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for South Carolina Alvin Green, Christine O’Donnell steps in it again on Good Morning America, ABC’s morning fluff show. From the Sun-Times: Republican Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell says she regrets making the campaign[Read More…]
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Is Back, For Now…
From The Christian Science Monitor: A federal appeals court in California granted a temporary stay on Wednesday, reversing aworldwide injunction against enforcement of the US military’s "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy. The action means the Pentagon’s ban on service members who are openly homosexual is, once again, in full force. The[Read More…]
Sierra Club: On 6 Month Anniversary of BP Disaster, Solutions Blocked by Big Oil
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 20 marks six months since BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded, killing eleven workers and sending millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Following the disaster, the Sierra Club reached out to hundreds of thousands of citizens, who called on our leaders to prevent future[Read More…]
Durbin Announces More Than $2.35 Million in Funding For South Suburban Chicago Development Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2010. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $2,351,848 Community Challenge Planning grant to the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association to help fund a residential development plan that will foster job[Read More…]
Government Files Emergency Appeal on ‘Don’t Ask’ Injunction
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 20, 2010 – The Justice Department today filed an emergency appeal on behalf of the Defense Department to halt a federal judge’s injunction against the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. The emergency motion filed in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asks the court to stop, or “stay,” immediately[Read More…]
