CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2009. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Superintendent Charles Flowers and the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education seeking repayment of a past due county loan and alleging that Flowers engaged in a scheme to defraud Cook County when he obtained[Read More…]
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78-year-old Man in Train/Car Crash Released from Hospital
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest man whose car was totaled by a Canadian National train Saturday was released from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that the man had been examined and released in fair condition. A previous report from the hospital indicated the[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $26.5 Million in Grants to Help Make Children Healthier and More Active
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2009. As a result of $26.5 million in awards from the U.S. Department of Education, more children will have access to physical education programs and instruction on healthy eating and good nutrition. The Carol M. White Physical Education Program grants will provide 73 public schools and community-based[Read More…]
L A Weight Loss Recalls L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait Because of Possible Health Risk
HORSHAM, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2009 – Weight Loss Services, LP of Horsham, PA is recalling 403 cases (16,120 selling units) of L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait net weight 4.07oz, because one of the ingredients of the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient, an instant[Read More…]
Illinois Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2009 – E. S. Miller Packing Co., a Montgomery, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 219 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to recall include: [View[Read More…]
Did Michael Jackson Doctor Violate Medical Law on Larry King Live?
Dr. Arnie Klein on CNN. (Click image to watch video on CNN) Commentary Amidst the constant barrage of news reports seeking to cover every possible aspect of the late Michael Jackson’s life and death, one Hollywood doc is coming under fire from others in the profession for comments he made[Read More…]
Park Forest Gym to Host Senior Citizen Fitness Class
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Quality Classic Fitness Center in Downtown Park Forest is hosting a six-week fitness program for senior citizens starting in late July. The classes will begin on Thursday, July 30, and run each Thursday until September 3. Classes will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Hannity And O’Reilly Ignore Accusations That CIA Misled Congress
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In May, Fox News hosts Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity and their guests sharply criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for alleging that in 2002, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) gave her false information about enhanced interrogation techniques, often suggesting it was ridiculous to claim the agency would ever[Read More…]
Mika Brzezinski’s ‘Real Americans’ Elitism
CommentaryBy Jamison Foser Even after landslide victories for the Democrats in the 2008 and 2006 elections (not to mention the fact that a Democrat has won the popular vote in four of the past five presidential elections), MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski still insists that “real Americans” are conservative. Brzezinski says the[Read More…]
City of Chicago Treasurer’s Small Business Expo Friday
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This Friday, July 17th, City of Chicago Treasurer Stephanie Neely, will host the Eight Annual Small Business Expo. The event is free to the public and will be held the University of Illinois Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road from 8:30-3:30. The Expo was established to help small business[Read More…]
