Day: October 27, 2009

Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 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: SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors Units: About 68,700 Importer: Belkin International Inc.,[Read More…]

Durbin Statement on the Public Option

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2009.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today made the following statement regarding the news that the Senate health care bill will include a public option: “For weeks, Majority Leader Harry Reid has worked to forge an important consensus within our Caucus and with the White House in support[Read More…]

Outspoken Iranian Dissident Cleric Ayatollah Kadivar To Speak At DePaul University Oct. 30

Exiled Ayatollah Moshen Kadivar. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Ayatollah Mohsen Kadivar, an internationally noted progressive critic of Iran’s theocratic government who was once imprisoned for his views, will discuss the fallout of this year’s tumultuous election at DePaul University on Oct. 30. Kadivar’s talk, titled "Political Islam and Democracy in the[Read More…]

DePaul Students Ask Quinn to Support MAP Grants

Park Forest Resident and School District 227 School Board member, Alyssa Hernandez, and DePaul classmate Bianka Mata speak with Governor Pat Quin to express the need for the MAP grant. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Approximately 170 students from DePaul University travelled to the State Capital in Springfield, IL, on October[Read More…]

PSC Forensics Team Begins Another Winning Season

Two Park Foresters Honored as Tournament Champs Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Coming off the heels of last season’s national championship win, the Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics team is on their way to another successful season. The first speech competition of the season spawned two individual tournament championship wins and six[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of October 26, 2009

The Park Forest Aqua Center’s Bathhouse is undergoing major renovations. See more pictures and be part of the discussion on Facebook. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest goblins and ghouls can go trick or treating on Saturday, October 31 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists[Read More…]

Managing Park Forest Week of October 26, 2009

Farewell to the Snack Shack at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Demolition has begun as major renovations to one of the Village’s feature amenities. See more pictures and be part of the discussion on Facebook. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the[Read More…]

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