Month: October 2009

Death Notice: Bertram E. Leviton

Bertram E. Leviton Bertram E. Leviton, 90, Oct. 23, 2009, longtime resident of the south suburbs, formerly of Arizona , originally of Chicago ; beloved husband of Clara, nee Podowsky; devoted father of Jan Leviton and Judith Goode; dear brother of the late Janet Levy. Funeral Service and Military Rites[Read More…]

Death Notice: Merrylou Pintelon (Ryan) Hennessy

Merrylou Pintelon Hennessy Merrylou Pintelon Hennessy, nee Ryan, 82, Oct. 23, 2009, of Watseka, IL, formerly of Sauk Village, beloved wife of the late Donald Pintelon and the late Harry Hennessy; devoted mother of Thomas (Monica) Pintelon, the late Donna Horneman and the late Michael Pintelon; loving grandmother of Tim[Read More…]

Park Forest Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for Class of 2009

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2009. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, in the lobby of Village Hall and at[Read More…]

Two Chicago Men Charged in Connection with Alleged Roles in Foreign Terror Plot

David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana Arrested on Federal Charges Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two Chicago men have been arrested on federal charges regarding their alleged roles in conspiracies to provide material support and/or to commit terrorist acts against overseas targets, including facilities and employees of a Danish newspaper that published[Read More…]

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

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: Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades Units: About 364,000 Importer: Louis[Read More…]

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications

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: Faux Suede Roman Shades Units: About 90,000 Importer: Hanover Direct[Read More…]

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds

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: ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds Units: About 533,000 Distributor:[Read More…]

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…]

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