Marian’s defense came up with several huge plays to spark the visiting Spartans to a 27-7 ESCC victory over Benet Academy on Friday at Benedictine University. (Photo: MCHS) Lisle, IL-(ENEWSFP)- With a stalwart effort already in the books, Jack Ziltz provided an exclamation point for the Marian Catholic defense on[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Labor Day History
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2011. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.[Read More…]
200+ Arrests Expected at White House for FINAL Day of Pipeline Protest
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2011. The final day of the tar sands pipeline protest will see an unexpected surge of Americans willing to be taken from the White House in handcuffs while trying to push their president to stand up to big oil and deny the permit for a dangerous new dirty[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Lee Approaching Atchafalaya Bay, September 3, 2011 (UPDATE 10 AM CDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2011 – UPDATE 10 AM CDT. The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Lee is approaching Atchafalaya Bay with heavy rains, strong, gusty winds and possible tornadoes lashing southeastern Louisiana. Summary of Watches and Warnings in effect A Tropical Storm Warning is in Effect For: Alabama/Florida[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center: Katia Barely a Hurricane, September 3, 2011 (UPDATE 11 AM AST)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2011 – UPDATE 11 AM AST. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Katia is barely a hurricane. There are no coastal watches or warnings currently in effect. Discussion and 48-Hour Outlook At 11 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Katia was located near latitude[Read More…]
UN Chief Receives Report of Panel of Inquiry Into Gaza Flotilla Incident
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 September 2011. The MV Mavi Marmara aid-carrying ship leaving Antalya, Turkey for Gaza on 22 May 2010 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday received the reportof the independent panel of inquiry examining the May 2010 incident involving a flotilla headed for Gaza which found that Israel’s interception of[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Lee Strengthening, September 3, 2011. (7 AM CDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENWSPF)—September 3, 2011 – UPDATE 7 AM CDT. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Tropical Storm Lee is strengthening. Heavy rains are occurring over southern Louisiana with Tropical Storm conditions continuing along the coast. Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect A Tropical Storm warning is in effect[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Extending the Transportation Bill to Keep America Moving
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2011. At the end of September, if Congress doesn’t act, funding for our roads and bridges will expire. This would put a stop to highway construction, bridge repair, mass transit systems and other important projects that keep our country moving quickly and safely. And it would[Read More…]
Illinois National Guard Finishes Vermont Relief Efforts
Mission Complete; Troops Heading Home SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Army National Guard members assisting with Vermont flood relief operations have completed their mission and are heading home. Earlier this week Governor Quinn ordered Illinois National Guard helicopters and troops to active duty in[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Dennis James Jr., 21 of Deltona, Fla., died Aug. 31 from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Wardak province, Afghanistan. He[Read More…]
