Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2009 – Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan announces the recall of all lots of various types of soft Mexican-style cheeses due to potential Listeria contamination. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Listeriosis can cause high[Read More…]
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Harvey Man Charged with Leaving Accident Scene; Police Find Bloody Passenger on Ground
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police charged a Harvey man with multiple charges after an accident occurred on South Orchard Drive in the early morning of Saturday, June 6. According to police, when they arrived at the accident scene, the driver was gone and his passenger was lying on the ground beside the vehicle[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report for June 15, 2009
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) 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 local[Read More…]
Fact Sheet Re: Obama Administration Proposal to Pay for Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)-June 13, 2009. We have the most expensive health care system in the world, but do not get the best results. The rising costs of health care are a burden on our families and a drain on our long-term economic growth. If we continue on the course we are[Read More…]
Penguins Dethrone Detroit, Hoist Third Stanley Cup
In a frantic game 7, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings and brought the Stanley Cup back to Pittsburgh. Final score: 2-1. Sidney Crosby had to leave the second period with a yet undisclosed injury. In the collision that took him from the ice, it appeared that he[Read More…]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Announces $18.5 Million to Improve School Libraries and Encourage Reading in Low-Income Schools
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the award of $18.5 million to enhance libraries in 57 low-income school districts across the United States. The grants will help schools improve reading achievement by providing students with increased access to current school library materials; technologically advanced[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) – CDC Statistical Update – US Death Count Forty-Five, June 12, 2009
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2009. According to statistical data reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) by 3 P.M. (ET) on June 11, 2009, there are now 17,855 confirmed and probable cases of H1N1 influenza in 50 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The United States death[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Degree Program Information Sessions at Triton College
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University Bachelor’s in Social Work degree program will hold an information session on Tuesday, June 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Triton College. Advisors and administrators will be on hand to discuss program prerequisites and graduation requirements as well as financial aid and application[Read More…]
Rich East Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School announced their 4th quarter honor roll for 2009. Gold Honor Roll is 4.0 and above; Silver Honor Roll is 3.5-4.0. The students honored are below, grouped by class. Gold Honor Roll Samantha Bona, 12, Gold Honor Roll, Sharita Booth, 12, Gold Honor Roll,[Read More…]
ACLU: Transportation Security Administration Refused To Hire Qualified Baggage Screener Because He Has HIV
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2009. The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a complaint with the Transportation Security Administration on behalf of an Air Force Veteran who was refused a job as a baggage screener with the Transportation Security Administration because he has HIV. “I was looking for a way to be[Read More…]