LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—27 July 2010. BP announced today that it has taken a pre-tax charge of $32.2 billion for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including the $20 billion escrow compensation fund previously announced. The company will also tell analysts later today that it plans to sell assets for up to $30[Read More…]
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Statement from Governor Quinn on Selection of Illinois as a ‘Race to the Top’ Finalist
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist for the second phase of the U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Race to the Top’ competition. “A top-notch education for all Illinois students is our number one priority, and we are in a great position[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Afterschool Programs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help young people in Illinois participate in quality afterschool programs. The law creates the Afterschool Youth Development Act and the Illinois Youth Development Council to provide young people with access to afterschool activities. “Good afterschool programs[Read More…]
P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to a Possible Health Risk
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2010. The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The following products are included: Product Name Lot Code UPC Code Iams[Read More…]
Trike-A-Thon August 14 at Celebration Ministries To Help Infant Suffering From Rare Blood Disorder
Alex Hilton suffers from a rare blood disorder and needs your help. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Celebration Ministries is hosting a Trike-A-Thon fundraiser for Alex, a 10-month-old infant and Homewood resident, who is battling a rare and potentially fatal blood disorder. The charity event will take place on Saturday,[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, July 26, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill at the U.S. Department of Health[Read More…]
IL Dept. on Aging is Accepting Senior Hall of Fame Nominations
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2010. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson says applications are now available to nominate candidates for this year’s Senior Hall of Fame Awards. The annual award honors the contributions of older persons in the state. Nomination forms are available at local Area Agencies on Aging,[Read More…]
Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
UN Agency Launches Initiative to Ship Donated Books to Haitian Children
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 July 2010 – The United Nations agency tasked with promoting education has launched an initiative to send donated books to camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Haiti, in an effort to restart the learning process for the country’s children whose schools and libraries were destroyed by the[Read More…]
In Historic Move, V.A. Eases Rules for Medical Marijuana Patients
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2010. Major news! The Department of Veterans Affairs has formally announced that patients being treated at V.A. facilities will be allowed to use medical marijuana if they live in one of the 14 states where it is legal. This historic development was trumpeted over the weekend in[Read More…]
