University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 9, in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Official: Ramadan Begins Monday, August 1 in Chicagoland Area
Shayk Azeemuddin Ahmed, second from right, with members of the AIA. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Word just in from the American Islamic Association in Frankfort, "Chicago Hilal Committee announced Ramadan will start from Monday August 1st. Taraweeh Prayer will today at 9:50 after Isha at the AIA Masjid."[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Budget Deal to Reduce Deficit, Avoid Default, July 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011 – 8:40 P.M. EDT President Obama announced that a deal had been reached to raise the national debt limit while reducins government spending and the deficit, avoiding default. THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but[Read More…]
Syria: UN Chief Condemns Latest Bloody Violence Against Civilians
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 July 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his deep concern over reports from Syria that hundreds of protesters have been killed or injured in the city of Hama and other towns across the country during the weekend. He strongly condemned the use of force against civilians and called on[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, July 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 29 at Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry[Read More…]
Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done[Read More…]
Mothers and Catholics United Members Call on Rep. Joe Walsh to Honor the Lives of All Children and Pay Financial Obligations
Fox Lake, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Catholics United members and mothers from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois gathered in front of Rep. Joe Walsh’s Fox Lake congressional office today to deliver a letter asking the Congressman to act more responsibly when it comes to defaulting on our nation’s financial obligations,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 1, 2011
Officers Jim Kessler and Chris Mannino keep the peace at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2011 Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 – 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan vehicles manufactured from April 25, 2011, through June 10, 2011 at the Canton, Mississippi plant. The transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This condition could cause the[Read More…]
NATO Strikes Libyan State TV Satellite Facility
NAPLES—(ENEWSPF)—30 July 2011. Statement by the Spokesperson for NATO Operation Unified Protector, Colonel Roland Lavoie, regarding air strike in Tripoli A few hours ago, NATO conducted a precision air strike that disabled three ground-based Libyan state TV satellite transmission dishes in Tripoli. The strike, performed by NATO fighter aircraft using[Read More…]
