Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County prosecutors have secured a 10-year prison sentence for Melrose Park man whose blood alcohol content was nearly twice the legal limit when he caused a fatal accident last summer that killed a 55-year old Norridge man, according the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.[Read More…]
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Michigan Man Receives $25 million Bail on Murder and Aggravated Battery Charges
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After Cook County Prosecutors charged a Michigan man with first degree murder and aggravated battery to a child relating to the fatal stabbing a South Holland man and allegedly severely injuring his 6-month old daughter, a judge set his bail at $25 million bail, according to the office[Read More…]
Carail Weeks Gets 150-year Prison Sentence for 2006 Murder of Honor Student
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County prosecutors secured a 150-year prison term today for a Chicago man who fired an assault weapon and a stray bullet from the gun struck and killed a 14-year-old Harper High School honor student while she was getting ready for school in 2006, according to the office[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Lecture: Legacy of Navajo Spiderwoman
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a lecture titled, "The Legacy of Spiderwoman: Navajo Weaving and Other Spinoffs" by Hertha Pacola of Orland Park. The presentation is Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This event is the[Read More…]
BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements
Boise, ID–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2009 – As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products (the “Recalled Products”) described on[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club Dicussion on Mechanisms of Heart Failure
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2009. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive. Clarissa Miller, RN, MS, CNP will discuss “Mechanisms of Heart Failure.” All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, active or inactive, are[Read More…]
Burris Sends Mixed Messages on Health Care
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Senator Roland Burris published a press release today touting his position that he "will not vote for any reform legislation that fails to include a strong public option." (emphasis in the original). Others, however, see more room for wiggle in Burris’ release and subsequent statements. From the Chicago[Read More…]
Death Notices: James C. Simpson
James C. Simpson James C. Simpson, age 83, of Matteson, IL, born May 21, 1926, died Oct 31, 2009. Visitation: Monday, November 2, 2009 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Hirsch West End Funeral Home 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443. Service: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 10:00 a.m. Hirsch West End[Read More…]
Senator Roland Burris Delivers Address on Health Care Reform
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2009. United States Senator Roland W. Burris delivered an address on Monday outlining his position on the proposed health care reform bill and expressed the need for a strong public option to be included in the final legislation. Senator Burris delivered his remarks to Illinois constituents and[Read More…]
Krugman Says We Need More Government Stimulus. We Need the New Deal. Does Congress Have the Courage?
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski I am a student of Paul Krugman. I believe his The Conscience of a Liberal should be required reading in every high school and college in the United States. That is my humble opinion. We need the New Deal back, and we need it bad. President[Read More…]
