Month: August 2010

eNews Park Forest Welcomes Back Alan Edrinn

Commentary Alan Edrinn returns to eNews Park Forest with a degree in Journalism from Northern Illinois University, and we at ENEWSPF couldn’t be happier. Alan will report on local news and events in Park Forest and surrounding areas. We look forward to his contributions. An archived listing of Alan’s past[Read More…]

Last Chance To Take Advantage Of College Illinois!® August Discounts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  As students return back to school, now is the time to lock in college tuition prices with the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program’s discounted August prices, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). That’s because Tuesday, August 31, is the final day to take[Read More…]

Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  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…]

Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  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…]

Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  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…]

Floods in Pakistan: FTC Warns Consumers to Give Wisely

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  In the wake of the devastation caused by flooding in Pakistan and along the border between China and North Korea, the Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to choose carefully when considering urgent appeals for aid in the news, online, and at social networking sites. The best[Read More…]

DOJ Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline for Reporting Oil Spill-Related Schemes

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  As the Deepwater Horizon oil spill clean-up efforts continue and the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) opens its doors, the Department of Justice is reminding members of the public to be aware of and report any instances of suspected fraudulent activity related to relief operations and funding[Read More…]

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