WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2010. The recent passage of the health care reform bill was a huge accomplishment for Congress. But there are other critical issues still to be addressed, such as reforming the regulations governing our financial system. Congress is now in the process of debating this issue with legislative[Read More…]
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Man Charged with DUI Asks Officer to Wait While He Checks Phone Messages: Police
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Crete man who was pulled over by an officer on Saturday, March 27, told the officer he would be with him as soon as he finished checking his phone messages, according to police. Vonzell S. Simmons, 35, 1349 Parliament St., Crete, was arrested on March 27[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for April 5, 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…]
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…]
