Month: December 2012

Ronald Blackstone, Husband of Dr. Blondean Davis, Superintendent of Matteson District 162 and CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, Dies Suddenly

Ronald Blackstone, national service industry executive, former Illinois State Board of Education member, school board volunteer OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012—Ronald Blackstone, a national service industry business executive and former member of the Illinois State Board of Education, enjoyed an “intentional, purposeful and very productive life.”  Blackstone, 74, president[Read More…]

UN Chief Condemns Latest Violence in Pakistan, Calls for Perpetrators to be Brought to Justice

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 December 2012 – Appalled by the “escalating terrorist violence” in Pakistan, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has spoken out on the matter, calling for those responsible to be held accountable, according to his spokesperson. In a statement issued on Sunday night, the spokesperson said that the UN chief[Read More…]

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012.  On Dec. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Sirturo (bedaquiline) as part of combination therapy to treat adults with multi-drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) when other alternatives are not available. TB is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is one of the[Read More…]

Lovie Smith Fired by the Bears

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2012.  According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Bears have fired head coach Lovie Smith.  Smith has been the head coach for the past nine seasons. The Bears were eliminated from playoff contention when the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Smith had one year[Read More…]

New Laws Backed by Attorney General Madigan Take Effect on Tuesday

Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012. New laws that protect phone customers against bogus charges, crack down on tax cheats and strengthen child sex offender registration requirements are among the measures initiated by Attorney General Lisa Madigan in the 2012 legislative session that will take effect Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. “My office’s legislative[Read More…]

January 1, 2013 – Changes to Public Health Regulation in Illinois

Better health and safety protection for swimming facilities SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2012. To help protect your health and safety in public swimming pools and at water parks, on January 1, 2013, Illinois will enact new legislation that calls for swimming facility engineers, architects and contractors to be prequalified by the Illinois[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, December 31, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012  – Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the arrest of a top Taliban leader in Andar district during a security operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Tuesday. As one of the most senior Taliban leaders in the district, the insurgent executed tactical planning, kidnapping operations,[Read More…]

Secretary of State Clinton Admitted to Hospital with a Blood Clot

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012. In the course of a follow-up exam yesterday, Secretary Clinton’s doctors discovered a blood clot had formed, stemming from the concussion she sustained several weeks ago. She is being treated with anti-coagulants and is at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital so that they can monitor the medication over the[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, December 31, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2012.   The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Pfc. Markie T. Sims, 20, of Citra, Fla., died Dec. 29 in Panjwal, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

‘Getting Ahead of the Green Curve’ to Be Discussed at January Park Forest Business Breakfast

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2012.  Park Forest’s January Business Breakfast will present ‘Getting Ahead of the Green Curve’ on Thursday, January 17 at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest.  A complimentary full breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with the presentation beginning[Read More…]

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