Law Will Allow All Motorists to Be Properly Licensed and Insured CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by legislators, community leaders and public safety advocates to sign into law a bill that will help ensure every Illinois motorist is properly licensed to drive. An estimated 250,000 immigrant[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Kelly Calls on Hutchinson, Halvorson to Release NRA Questionnaires
Richton Park, Il–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, today called on her opponents, former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson and State Senator Toi Hutchinson, to publically release their National Rifle Association questionnaires they filled out in previous elections. “I am calling on my opponents to release their[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 28, 2013
Winter’s icy grasp persisted Sunday. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2013. Park Forest picnic permits for Somonauk, Central and Logan pavilions for 2013 dates will be issued beginning Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. For additional information about the lottery permit procedure, visit: http://www.villageofparkforest.com If your club,[Read More…]
UPDATED: Chris Slowik of SCOPE to Discuss School Funding Issues with the Park Forest Area League of Women Voters on February 13
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)– UPDATED- January 31, 2013 – 2:38 p.m. CST The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area announced today that Chris Slowik, organizational director for SCOPE, will meet with them on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM and the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard,[Read More…]
Common Agricultural Pesticides Threatens Frog Populations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Research published Thursday indicates that pesticides widely used on farms are highly toxic to frogs. Researcher Carsten Brühl, Ph.D., at the University of Koblenz-Landau in Germany called the results “alarming” with the potential for “large-scale effects” on amphibians. Two chemicals commonly used in orchards and on[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 28, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, today. The leader was an improvised explosive device expert who constructed IEDs for insurgents operating in the province. He transferred and distributed acquired components for IEDs to insurgents. The[Read More…]
‘Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh’ to be Screened February 26 at Chicago’s Field Museum
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2013. The documentary ‘Everglades of the North’ will be screened on Tuesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. The Grand Kankakee Marsh or ‘Everglades of the North’ was one of the largest wetlands in North America. With interlocking wetlands,[Read More…]
First NATO Patriot Battery in Turkey Operational
MONS, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–26 January 2013. The first of six Patriot missile batteries deploying to Turkey was declared operational and placed under the command and control of NATO on Saturday, 26 January. The battery, provided by the Netherlands, will help to protect the city and people of Adana against missile threats. “NATO[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Two Nominees Who Will Fight for the American People
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2013. Hi, everybody. Here in America, we know the free market is the greatest force for economic progress the world has ever known. But we also know the free market works best for everyone when we have smart, commonsense rules in place to prevent irresponsible behavior. That’s[Read More…]
Rich East Business Professionals of America Team Qualifies for State Competition
Rich East High School Business Professionals of America 2012-2013 State Qualifiers are: (from left) Rebecca Dorantes, Sarah Abbott, Anna Kurnat, Teagan Thompson, Anna Farley, Elyse Terrazas and Gabrielle Hernandez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–The Rich East Business Professionals of America team has picked up where they left off last season[Read More…]
