Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ray A. Ramirez, 20, of Sacramento, Calif., died June 1, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
HRC Statement on the Failure of the IL House to Vote on Marriage Equality Legislation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois House of Representatives has failed to vote on legislation that would have granted marriage rights to same-sex couples in the state, missing the deadline to pass the bill in this legislative session. Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin released the following statement: “The House of Representatives[Read More…]
Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series with Father Pfleger and Congresswoman Kelly
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring a Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series that is free and open to the public. The featured speakers will discuss aspects of management and governance related to their own lives as successful leaders. The first speaker in the series is Father Michael L. Pfleger.[Read More…]
Material World: Three Dimensional, Sculptural Artwork To Open At Tall Grass Arts Association
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Material World”, an exhibit featuring the three dimensional works of Barbara Goldsmith, Iris Goldstein, Roberta Malkin, Sarah Nishiura, Perry Pollock, Christine Rojek, Homa Shojaie, Yemonja Smalls, Yvette Kaiser Smith, and Neha Vedpathak, will open at the Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery on June 7. Michele P. Owens[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 3, 2013
Rosemary Piser with Village Manager Tom Mick, prior to last Monday’s meeting of the village board where Rosemary was honored with a proclamation. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 3, 2013. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services for more than 725 individuals with developmental, physical[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update June 2, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, today. The leader maintains operational control over a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on Third Airport Plan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement today in reaction to the Illinois General Assembly’s approval of legislation that authorizes the construction of a third airport in the 2nd Congressional District. The Congresswoman is a longtime supporter of the airport proposal. “This is a game-changer[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, June 1, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province, today. The leader is responsible for multiple direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Congress Should Take Action to Continue Growing the Economy (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2013. Hi, everybody. Over the past four and a half years, we’ve been fighting our way back from an economic crisis and punishing recession that cost millions of Americans their jobs, their homes, and the sense of security they’d worked so hard to build. And thanks to[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, May 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013 – 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all on this beautiful Friday. Mr. Carney is off chaperoning his daughter’s field trip today, so I assume that he’s answering a different variety of questions this afternoon, but probably not[Read More…]
