WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 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: Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers Units: About 41,000 Distributor: Baby[Read More…]
Month: August 2009
Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power – Part IV
National Urban LeagueChairman, John D. Hofmeister and Rev. Jesse Jackson. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Friday, the Conference concluded with CNN & Essence’s “Reclaiming the Dream,” held at the Chicago Theater and hosted by Soledad O’Brien. The program focused on debates about the Black community in topics including, self-responsibility,[Read More…]
Chicago FBI: Murder Suspect Mario Puente Extradited from Mexico
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Interim Superintendent Lori Lelis of the Cicero Police Department (Cicero PD) announced today the arrest of MARIO PUENTE, age 30, whose last known address was 5515 W. 18th Street, Cicero, Illinois.[Read More…]
Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 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: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges Units: About[Read More…]
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 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: IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds Units: About 500 Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings,[Read More…]
Mexico: Government Decriminalizes Possession Of Five Grams Of Pot
Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2009. Mexican President Felipe Calderon signed legislation last week decriminalizing the personal possession of small quantities of cannabis and other controlled substances. The legislation, passed by Congress in May, eliminates criminal penalties for the personal possession of up to five grams of marijuana. The possession of[Read More…]
Cook County Sheriff’s Police Arrest Juvenile on Craigslist
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2009. Three months after the website craigslist vowed to banish postings for-human trafficking and other sex-related ads on its popular website, officers from the Cook County Sheriff’s Police vice unit arrested a16-year-old girl who was being pimped out for sex on the site.Adults running a suspected prostitution operation[Read More…]
More Than 4 Pounds of Crystal Meth Seized
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. An early morning traffic stop, in Stickney Township resulted in the seizure of nearly 4 ½ pounds of crystal methamphetamine, according to the Office of Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart. Ernie Muriel, 30, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with[Read More…]
Photographer of the Year Exhibit Opens Aug. 31
Duo by Leonard Ferris. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a photographer, Prairie State College (PSC) student Leonard Ferris loves to capture people in their environment. His passion for his subjects earned him top billing in the college’s annual Photographer of the Year Exhibit. The exhibit will run Monday,[Read More…]
Marching Spartans to the 2010 Rose Parade
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band at a summer practice. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Fund Raising events planned for this weekend Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 2010 Rose Parade bound Marian Catholic Marching Band will host fun- and fund-raising events on the Marian Catholic campus this Friday, August 28th and Saturday,[Read More…]
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