Aims to Attract More Foreign Investment to Illinois During Trip to Japan TOKYO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that foreign-owned firms have added nearly 80,000 jobs in Illinois since 2009 when the governor took office, and more than 450 new foreign firms have located in the state during[Read More…]
Year: 2013
More Than 100,000 Americans Quit Smoking Due to National Media Campaign
Landmark tobacco education ad campaign more than doubled goals Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. An estimated 1.6 million smokers attempted to quit smoking because of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign, according to a study released by the CDC. As a result of[Read More…]
Statement on Additional Countries in Support of September 6 Joint Statement on Syria, Sept. 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. On September 6, the United States and 10 other countries issued a joint statement on Syria, condemning in the strongest terms the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons on August 21 in the suburbs of Damascus and calling for a strong international response. The statement explicitly[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 9, 2013
Residents in Area J pitched a tent, likely for an end-of-summer sleep-out. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults who never received the proper instruction. If you are looking for a way to make a[Read More…]
Two Dead in Sunday AM Motorcycle Crash on Sauk Trail in Park Forest
(Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirms that two men, Joshua Kimes, 24, of Matteson; and Alex Ingerly, 21, of Steger, both died early Sunday morning as the result of a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Sauk Trail and Indianwood Boulevard in Park Forest.[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid bin Muhammad al-Atiyah, Sept. 8, 2013
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you for your patience. I want to start by thanking the Secretary General of the Arab League, Nabil Elaraby. And I particularly want to thank my friend, the Foreign Minister of Qatar, Khalid al-Atiyah. And I want[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society Announces Annual Birdseed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2013. Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Annual Birdseed sale is currently under way. Orders are being accepted from now until October 1. Seeds must be picked up on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard Dr., Park[Read More…]
State Senator Kimberly Lightford to Host ‘Connect With Your Future College Fair’
Westchester, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2013. On Saturday, September 21, State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford will host the Connect With Your Future College Fair. The event will be held at 10001 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 222, Westchester from noon to 3 p.m. Representatives from colleges and universities from around the state will[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius at Joint Press Availability, Sept. 7, 2013
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER FABIUS: (Via interpreter) — Kerry. I would like to commend both your energy and your ability to convince as well as your very reliable judgment or point of view. Together with the Secretary of State we discussed a number of topics, including, of course,[Read More…]
Video and Text: White House Weekly Address – Calling for Limited Military Action in Syria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2013. Almost three weeks ago in Syria, more than 1,000 innocent people – including hundreds of children – were murdered in the worst chemical weapons attack of the 21st century. And the United States has presented a powerful case to the world that the Syrian government was[Read More…]
