Pasqualina J. (Pancrazio) Cosentino Pasqualina J. (Pancrazio) Cosentino, age 91, of Chicago Heights, IL, born Apr 19, 1918, died Oct 20, 2009. Visitation: Friday, October 23, 2009, 3 to 9 p.m. Hirsch New West End Chapel 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443. Service: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10 a.m.[Read More…]
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Death Notice: Bahram Amirahmadi
Bahram Amirahmadi Bahram Amirahmadi, age 74, of Park Forest, IL, born Apr 20, 1935 , died Sep 5, 2009. Visitation: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lain‑Sullivan Chapel, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest. Service: Saturday, October 24, 2009 11 a.m. Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50 Westwood[Read More…]
Death Notice: Burdette Doerr
Burdette Doerr Burdette Doerr, age 86, of Holmes Beach, FL, born Oct 7, 1923 , died Oct 18, 2009. Visitation: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lain‑Sullivan Chapel, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest. Service: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:15 a.m. Chapel Prayers Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50[Read More…]
U.S. Senate Passes Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Dennis and Judy Shepard with President Obama. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the U.S. Senate today for passing the conference report for the FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill by a vote of 68 to[Read More…]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Says Colleges of Education Must Improve for Reforms to Succeed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today called for America’s colleges of education to dramatically change how they prepare the next generation of teachers so that they are ready to prepare their future students for success in college and careers. Noting that America’s schools will need[Read More…]
Tenth Anniversary of “Lights On Afterschool” Calls Attention to Importance of Afterschool Programs Nationwide
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. Today, at more than 7,500 events across the country and at military bases worldwide, Lights On Afterschool’s tenth anniversary is being celebrated in a coordinated drive emphasizing the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families and communities. The Empire State Building in New York City[Read More…]
Senate Committee Told H1N1 Vaccine is Safe, Supply Will Be Greatly Increased by November
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., were reassured Wednesday by three Cabinet Secretaries that the H1N1 vaccine is safe – for children and adults – and that officials are doing all they can to ensure a much[Read More…]
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players Units: About 19,600[Read More…]
Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware Units: About 13,000 Distributor:[Read More…]
Blair Expands Recall To All Women’s Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair’s voluntary recall of women’s full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products all manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel. CPSC and Blair also are[Read More…]
