Month: September 2010

P&G Voluntarily Recalls a Small Amount of Dry Cat Food

CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2010.  The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure.   No illnesses have been reported, and no other Iams pet food products are involved. Only one[Read More…]

Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2010.  The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Swing sets Units: About[Read More…]

Enhanced Travel Website to Help Steer Midwest Motorists

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010.   Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that Illinois along with the other Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance (LMIGA) partners are launching a new travel website to enhance services provided by the Gateway Traveler Information System.  Formerly known as the Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Priority[Read More…]

Illinois Community College Leaders Express Concerns Over Taxpayer Support for Proprietary Schools

ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010.  Two Illinois community college leaders today joined the chorus of voices raising concerns over taxpayer support for proprietary (for-profit) colleges through state and federal financial aid programs. Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Vice-Chair Suzanne Morris and College of Lake County President Dr. Jerry Weber were among a[Read More…]

President Obama: American Combat Mission in Iraq Has Ended

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2010.  President Obama in tonight’s prime time address from the Oval Office announced that "…the American combat mission in Iraq has ended."  The President said that the "…Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country." Obama reminded the public his Administration has accomplished the[Read More…]

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