Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms occurring on April 19, 2011, and April 22 to May 2, 2011, and flooding resulting[Read More…]
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Readout of President Obama’s Meeting With His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The President met today and had a productive discussion with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, following the Crown Prince’s meeting with National Security Advisor Tom Donilon. The President reaffirmed the strong commitment of the United States to Bahrain. He[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Attended the President’s Meetings with German Chancellor Merkel / Bilateral Meeting with Foreign Minister Westerwelle Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa of Bahrain Reports of Violent Clashes in Southern Kordofan State in Sudan YEMEN[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, June 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Joseph M. Garrison, 27, of New Bethlehem, Pa., died June 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces State Efforts to Address Rising Temperatures
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. As temperatures rise, Governor Pat Quinn today announced services available to protect people from the near-record heat, and asked people across Illinois to look out for those most vulnerable to the high temperatures, including the elderly and children. “We must all be aware of the health risks[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on MWRD Vote to Support Disinfecting Sewage that Enters Chicago River
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement after learning that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago voted to support the disinfection of wastewater before it enters portions of the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. “Chicago is a world-class city with an[Read More…]
Army Secretary to Illinois / Iowa Delegation: No Proposal to Close JMTC at This Time
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. The bipartisan, bi-state delegation that represents the Rock Island Arsenal today received assurances from Secretary of the Army John McHugh that the Army currently has no plans to close the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) at Rock Island Arsenal. Today’s letter was sent in response[Read More…]
Cooling Centers Available In Park Forest During Extreme Heat
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. The Village of Park Forest has several designated cooling centers for residents to help cope with the extreme heat. Cooling centers are located at: Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard Park Forest Police Station, 200 Lakewood Boulevard[Read More…]
Sustainability Initiatives at Governors State University (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Susan Rakstang, Associate Vice President for Facilities Development and Management, addresses the Park Forest Village Board on environmental sustainability efforts, past, present and future, at Governors State University. The presentation occurred at the Rules Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2011.
World Food Prices Set to Remain High Into Next Year, Says UN Report
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 June 2011. Citing dwindling stocks and only small production increases for the majority of crops, a new United Nations report released today says world food prices are likely to remain high for the rest of this year and into 2012. The biannual Food Outlook published by the UN Food[Read More…]
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