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…]
Day: July 2, 2011
UN and Diplomatic Partners in Middle East Voice Concern Over Situation in Gaza
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 July 2011. The United Nations and its diplomatic partners in the search for peace in the Middle East today voiced concern about the continuing blockade of the Gaza Strip, saying that while efforts over the past year have boosted conditions in the area, “considerably more” needs to be[Read More…]
Peacekeeper Serving With UN-African Union Mission in Darfur Shot Dead
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–2 July 2011. An Ethiopian peacekeeper serving with the joint United Nations-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has died after being shot while travelling in the west of the troubled Sudanese region, the mission reported today. UNAMID issued a statement saying that the peacekeeper, whose name has not yet[Read More…]
Yamaha Recall of Certain Model Year 2006 – 2009 FJR 1300 Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2011. Summary: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 – 2009 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from February 2006, through March 2009. The ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possible causing an intermittent ground wire connection. If the electrical system is not properly[Read More…]
Toyota Recalls Certain Model Year 2006 – 2007 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400H Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2011. Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 – 2007 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400GH passenger cars manufactured from February 16, 2004, through August 30, 2006. A module inside the inverter module may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during high-load driving, may be damaged by heat[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez After Their Meeting
Madrid, Spain–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2011. FOREIGN MINISTER JIMENEZ: Hola. Buenos dias. Dear Secretary of State, dear Hillary, let me start by expressing my personal satisfaction for receiving you here in Madrid. We are extremely pleased to have this opportunity for receiving you, and to see how is our collaboration and our[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, July 2, 2011
Wshington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn. They died June 29 in Badrah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire. They were assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Cutting the Deficit and Creating Jobs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2011. Right now, there are a lot of folks who are still struggling with the effects of the recession. They’re wondering how they’d deal with an unexpected expense if their car breaks down. They’re worried about layoffs. They’re not sure if they can help their kids[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Marine Casualty, July 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011. The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Chad D. Frokjer, 27, of Maplewood, Minn., died June 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]