Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to a letter sent to Iran by 47 Republican Senators warning against making a nuclear deal with the Obama administration. “America’s national security is an issue that those of us trusted by the public to[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
US Senators Introduce Unprecedented, Sweeping Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill Aimed at Protecting Patients
Hundreds of patient advocates will gather in Washington, DC on March 31st to lobby for passage of Senate bill Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2015. Comprehensive medical marijuana legislation was introduced today in the US Senate for the first time in the country’s history. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Cory Booker (D-NJ),[Read More…]
Ateeco, Inc., Maker of Mrs. T’s Pierogies, Issues Voluntary Regional Product Recall of Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Pierogies Due to Plastic Contamination
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Silver Spring, MD-(ENEWSPF)- On February 27, 2015, Mrs. T’s Pierogies, of Shenandoah, PA, announced the voluntary recall of specific lots of its Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil variety of pierogies, due to safety concerns. The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers and is being[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Joey Cifelli Smashes 39-year-old IHSA State Record To Seize Second Consecutive Diving Championship (Video)
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School senior Joey Cifelli smashed a 39-year-old state record to win his second consecutive IHSA state title in men’s diving. From swimswam.com: "ONE METER DIVING: Marian Catholic senior Joey Cifelli, with a score of 555.40, destroyed the state mark of 537.72 set all the way back[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 2, 2015
A winter past at 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[Read More…]
Park Forest Woman Charged In Connection With January 2nd Pedestrian Death on 26th Street
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police have charged 52-year-old Darcy L. Fox, 146 Well St., Park Forest, in connection with the January 2nd death of Albert Valdez, age 53, of Chicago Heights. According to police, Valdez was struck by a vehicle driven by Fox. According to a statement issued by[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder at Departure Ceremony
President Barack Obama comments on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.’s portrait as he delivers remarks during the portrait unveiling ceremony for Holder seated on stage with Sally Quillian Yates, Acting Deputy Attorney General, at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2015. (Official White House Photo[Read More…]
Hyundai Recalls 204,768 Elantra Vehicles, Feb. 28, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2015. SUMMARY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a[Read More…]