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…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of April 5, 2010
Village Manager Tom Mick (left-center) and Fire Chief Robert Wilcox (right) honor Ron Bonneau on his retirement as Executive Director of SouthCom. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2010. The warm temperatures last week found many of us beginning our outdoor chores and planning this year’s gardens. While many[Read More…]
Golden Pacific Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk and Soy in Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks
Chino, California–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2010 — Golden Pacific Foods, Inc. is recalling Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks sold as Original, Onion & Garlic Flavored and Bar-B-Que Flavored, because they may contain undeclared milk and soy. People who have allergies to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening reaction[Read More…]
Trump Fires Blagojevich from ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Commentary Now, only a jury awaits our beloved Rod. From the Sun-Times: Rod Blagojevich, you’re fired. Again. The ex-governor was given the boot Sunday night after he couldn’t muster the magic to give his team a win as they worked to generate buzz for Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry[Read More…]
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Baja California in Mexico
Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)– The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Baja California in Mexico. The location of the quake is 26 km (16 miles) SSW (211 degrees) of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico; 61 km (38 miles) SW (227 degrees) of San Luis Río[Read More…]
Minnesota Firm Recalls Ham Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2010 – Lorentz Meats, a Cannon Falls, Minn., establishment, is recalling approximately 100 pounds of ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: Various sizes of whole[Read More…]
Doctor Refuses To Treat Obama Voters
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)– From AC360: A Florida urologist who disagrees with the national health-care overhaul posted a sign on his office door telling patients who voted for President Barack Obama to seek care "elsewhere." Dr. Jack Cassell, 56, is a registered Republican and opposes the health care plan. The sign[Read More…]
IEMA to Highlight Earthquake Preparedness Throughout April
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. Early on the morning of April 18, 2008, thousands of Illinois residents were jolted awake by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake centered in the southeastern part of the state. The temblor produced minimal damage and no serious injuries, but it served as a vivid reminder of the serious[Read More…]
Statement by Army Secretary John McHugh Re: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2010. “Yesterday, in response to a series of questions from reporters regarding “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, I made several statements that require further comment. “First, while President Obama has asked Congress to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, it is and remains the law of the land. As I[Read More…]
Illinois Weekly H1N1 Activity Information Estimates, April 2, 2010
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of March 26, 2010) Allocated 4,201,100 Ordered 3,587,500 Shipped 3,583,320 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]
