CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. “Today’s designation of Chicago as a Manufacturing Community, eligible for up to $1.3 billion in funds from 11 federal agencies, is a direct result of our work to bring the Digital Manufacturing Lab to Chicago, our investments in College to Career manufacturing training programs, and our success[Read More…]
Day: May 29, 2014
Mayor Emanuel, Senator Durbin, Governor Quinn Announce the Great Lakes Designated as a Critical Conservation Area
Designated as One of Eight Critical Watersheds in the United States; Eligible to Compete for $138 Million in Federal Grant Funding CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Senator Dick Durbin and Governor Pat Quinn announced today that the Department of Agriculture designated the Great Lakes Region as one of eight[Read More…]
Chicago Man Indicted on Federal Charges for Allegedly Illegally Trafficking and Possessing Dozens of Firearms
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. A Chicago man is facing federal gun charges for allegedly illegally trafficking nearly 40 firearms and illegally possessing at least 11 firearms between 2010 and 2012. The defendant, EARL GARDNER, was arrested last night by Chicago Police officers on a federal warrant issued after he was indicted[Read More…]
Statement by VA Secretary Shinseki on the VA OIG Interim Report regarding the Phoenix VA Health Care System
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. “I respect the independent review and recommendations of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding systemic issues with patient scheduling and access. I have reviewed the interim report, and the findings are reprehensible to me, to this Department, and to Veterans. I am directing that the[Read More…]
Interim Report: Review of VHA’s Patient Wait Times, Scheduling Practices, and Alleged Patient Deaths at the Phoenix Health Care System
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. OIG provides an interim report of the ongoing review at the Phoenix Health Care System (HCS). The report identifies the allegations substantiated to date, and provides recommendations that VA should implement immediately. Allegations at the Phoenix HCS include gross mismanagement of VA resources and criminal misconduct[Read More…]
Spend an Afternoon with Friends of Thorn Creek Featuring the Pileated Woodpecker
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. Old friends and new will join other nature lovers for Friends of Thorn Creek Woods Spring Meeting and Program, on Sunday, June 8 at 1 p.m., at Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. This event includes a program, hike, refreshments, and a[Read More…]
Navitas Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall for Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. Navitas Naturals, the Superfood Company is voluntarily recalling products which contain Organic Sprouted Chia Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination. “We have chosen to voluntarily recall products containing Organic Sprouted Chia Powder with the goal of utmost safety for our consumers”[Read More…]
Rome Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Minced Crab Meat Because Of Possible Health Risk
East Providence, RI–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2014. Rome Packing Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Ocean’s Catch brand minced crab meat after routine product sampling by the company determined some of the finished products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for May 29, 2014
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
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