CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that Illinois along with the other Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance (LMIGA) partners are launching a new travel website to enhance services provided by the Gateway Traveler Information System. Formerly known as the Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Priority[Read More…]
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Illinois Community College Leaders Express Concerns Over Taxpayer Support for Proprietary Schools
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010. Two Illinois community college leaders today joined the chorus of voices raising concerns over taxpayer support for proprietary (for-profit) colleges through state and federal financial aid programs. Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Vice-Chair Suzanne Morris and College of Lake County President Dr. Jerry Weber were among a[Read More…]
The President of the United States (Finally) Declares War in Iraq Over
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski He did it. I was actually in the parking lot at the Matteson, IL, Walmart during the President’s address tonight. The 7 ½ year war in Iraq, fought for no reason whatsoever, is over. Yes, I’m pleased. This liberal feels good. And I feel good about[Read More…]
President Obama: American Combat Mission in Iraq Has Ended
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2010. President Obama in tonight’s prime time address from the Oval Office announced that "…the American combat mission in Iraq has ended." The President said that the "…Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country." Obama reminded the public his Administration has accomplished the[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, August 31, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the Impacts of Severe Weather on the Response After a private meeting and a tour of the Plaquemines Parish marsh, National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser provided a briefing to inform[Read More…]
Morningland Dairy Conducting Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Cheese Labeled as Morningland Dairy & Ozark Hills Farm Because of Possible Health Risk
Mountain View, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2010. Morningland Dairy is recalling 68,957 pounds of cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and also has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus. Morningland Dairy’s raw milk cheese is sold in the lower 48 states via mail order, retail stores, crop[Read More…]
UN Advocate Angelina Jolie Calls for Greater Support for Pakistani Flood Victims
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 August 2010 – The United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and award-winning Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie appealed today for the public to step up their financial support for the efforts of aid agencies to bring humanitarian relief to the millions of Pakistanis suffering as a result of the devastating floods[Read More…]
Durbin: Congress Must Take Steps to Curb Exploitative Practices at For-Profit Colleges
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2010. The for-profit colleges that have raked in federal dollars while leaving students poorly trained and drowning in debt have flourished, in part, because of a lack of federal oversight, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today at a forum he hosted in Chicago. Durbin was joined[Read More…]
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 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…]
Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 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…]
