Month: January 2011

Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

Bears VP Tim McCaskey Dead At Age 65

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Sun-Times: Bears vice president Tim McCaskey died Sunday after a 17-month battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 65. The second-oldest of Ed and Virginia McCaskey’s 11 children, he was so well-regarded by his grandfather, late Bears founder George Halas, that he was sent to[Read More…]

Civil Union Signing Ceremony Could Be Largest In Illinois History

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Sun-Times reports the ceremony Monday when Governor Quinn makes civil unions between same-sex couples law in Illinois could be the largest such ceremony in state history. From the Sun-Times: Gov. Quinn will enact legislation that will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions during a[Read More…]

Jerry Shnay, Ann and Peter Catlow

In and Around Park Forest Week of January 31, 2011

Jerry Shnay, Secretary of the Park Forest Historical Society, with Ann and Peter Catlow at Sunday’s 25th Anniversary celebration of the Historical Society. The Catlows, formerly of Park Forest, traveled from Fontana, Wisconsin for the event. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Update: Please note the change in date of the first Candidate[Read More…]

Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2011.  QUESTION: Joining us now from the State Department, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Secretary, President Obama on Friday called on Mubarak to recognize the rights of the Egyptian people. Are you satisfied with the steps that Mubarak has taken so far? SECRETARY CLINTON: Oh, I don’t[Read More…]

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