WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2010. National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) President and CEO David A. Harris issued the following statement yesterday denouncing Ohio-9 Republican Congressional candidate Rich Iott’s participation in Nazi reenactments: “The National Jewish Democratic Council was appalled at the news that Tea Party-backed Republican candidate Rich Iott participated in[Read More…]
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CUB Report Details Illinois Consumers Overpaying Wireless Bills By $359/Year
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 11, 2010—On the heels of Verizon Wireless’ admission that it had slapped customers with up to $90 million in erroneous charges, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday issued a report showing that such unnecessary fees, coupled with outsized calling plans, have sparked an epidemic of bloated cell-phone bills[Read More…]
Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Recalls Limited Production Code Dates of Dry Dog Food
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2010. Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., recalls certain dry dog food because of possible excess Vitamin D that can affect the health of some dogs. The Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., is recalling certain packages of its Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon and Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog[Read More…]
Lipitor Recall Information
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2010. Pfizer recalled specific bottles of LIPITOR (40 mg only) due to a small number of reports of an uncharacteristic odor related to the bottles in which LIPITOR is packaged. A medical assessment has determined that the odor is not likely to cause adverse health consequences[Read More…]
Los Lobos Concert to Benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2010. Three time Grammy Award winning Chicano rock band, Los Lobos, will headline a 93-XRT Benefit event for the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, November 6 at 8 p.m. at the Vic Theatre, 3145 North Sheffield, Chicago. Backyard Tire Fire will also be featured. General admission tickets[Read More…]
Marian Shut Down By Carmel in ESCC First-Place Showdown
Spartan Dominic Pascale prepares to run a route on Friday during the host Spartans’ 24-0 setback to Carmel in a battle of ESCC unbeatens. (PHOTO PROVIDED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Talk about a bad combination for Marian Catholic on Friday night. The host Spartans had an average starting field position of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest October 11, 2010
Fire Captain Michael Wheeler bows his head during the 30th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- October 11, 2010. Hard to believe that there are only 3 more Saturday’s left before the Park Forest Farmers Market ends for the season. In addition to a wide-area[Read More…]
Lion Attacks Trainer at Circus Ring in Ukraine (Video)
The only backup plan was water. Video says it happened in the Ukraine. Nod to the Sun-Times for this video.
Governor Quinn Announces Investment Package for U.S. Cellular to Create and Retain 1,100 Jobs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2010. On Friday, Governor Pat Quinn announced a more than $7 million business investment package that will keep U.S. Cellular Corporation in Illinois. The decision by one of the nation’s leading communications companies will create 25 new jobs and retain 1,075 jobs at its corporate headquarters in Chicago[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for October 11, 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…]
