MIT study identifies influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Announces $15.3 Million for Local Parks and Open Space Projects
Includes $6.4 Million for Projects in Cook and DuPage Counties OAK PARK–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. On Saturday, Governor Pat Quinn announced a $15.3 million investment in local park projects across Illinois, including $6.4 million for projects in Cook and DuPage Counties. As part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to ensure that no[Read More…]
New Report Details Mounting Bee Losses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. According to preliminary results of a survey by the Bee Informed Partnership, 31.1 percent of managed honey bee colonies in the U.S. were lost during the 2012/2013 winter. Though these preliminary loss reports are similar to the past six year average of 30.5 percent, the new[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 13, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013 – An Afghan Uniformed Police quick reaction force killed three insurgents and wounded two others in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday. The District Chief of Police dispatched the QRF after two Afghan Local Police contacted the District Operation Coordination Center for assistance. The two ALP members[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 13, 2013
Spring buds on DownTown trees are giving way to summer green. Almost time for higher temps and Aqua Center swimming. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, including here in Park Forest will take part in a grassroots movement to discover America’s parks[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — Mother’s Day, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2013. Today, sons and daughters all across America come together to honor the women who raised them. Whether single or in partnership, foster or adoptive, mothers hold a special place in our hearts. For many of us, they are our first caretakers and our first teachers, imparting[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 12, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior insurgent leader with ties to the Taliban and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and one other insurgent during an operation in Burkah district, Baghlan province, today. The senior leader is in charge of a group of[Read More…]
Meet Amari Parham, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Amari Parham. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Junior Represents Chicago Area in National Competition on Broadway
Morgan Brown on Broadway. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Morgan Brown, a Southland College Prep Charter High School junior from Matteson, Illinois, recently performed on Broadway. Brown, 16, of Matteson, Illinois, represented the Chicago metro area in the national finals of the Fifth Annual August Wilson Monologue competition held at[Read More…]
Chrysler Group LLC Recall of Certain Model Year 2005 – 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 – 2010 Jeep Commander Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2013. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional[Read More…]
