Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke by phone today to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. In discussing regional developments with her Saudi counterpart, the Secretary underscored the necessity of restraint by the security forces in Bahrain. She also noted that the United States has[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Christiane Amanpour of ABC’s This Week
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you for joining us. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you for having me. QUESTION: About Bahrain, big trouble there. The authorities are cracking down. How do you assess Bahrain right now? Is it stable? SECRETARY CLINTON: Christiane, we’ve been very clear from the beginning[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, February 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Wright Is Park Forest Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Wright stands at attention as Lt. Mike Wheeler reads the citation naming him Firefighter of the Year. Mayor Ostenburg (left) and Trustee Ken Kramer listen to Edward’s accomplishments. (ENEWSPF) More pictures from the ceremony on eNews Park Forest’s Facebook page. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Wright has been[Read More…]
GSU Alum Honored as ‘Emerging Social Work Leader’
Yolanda Jordan – NASW Illinois Chapter President (left); Chastity Wells-Armstrong (right) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Governors State University social work program graduate has been honored for her skills and dedication by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Illinois Chapter. Chastity Wells-Armstrong received the Emerging Leaders Award this month at an NASW[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for February 21, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: ENEWSPF) 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 of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Telisa Fears
Telisa Fears is a 10 year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Telisa Fears, a 10-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite classes? English. Long-term goals? Doctorate, writer,[Read More…]
Indiana School Releases 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Indiana School in Matteson School District 162 and located in Park Forest recently released its second quarter honor roll. Straight A 4th gradeIndya GettingsNigea JonesKarl PolkChristopher RappKeara Shannon 5th gradeDevion CochranRae DanielAlana GreyerPreston JonesJacqueline MaldonadoLoren PriceMoriah SouthallTaylor Whitehead 6th gradeMaya CarrellChioma IloegbunamBrelynn LoweryAdam MilneEvelyn PowellJacob Washington High Honor[Read More…]
IEF Invites PSC Students to Apply for Scholarships
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All incoming, current, or returning Prairie State College (PSC) students are encouraged to apply for the Illinois Education Foundation (IEF) 2011-2012 Signature Scholarship Program. Students selected as IEF Scholars benefit from financial assistance, academic support, and professional development opportunities. Students also work with a mentor, a dedicated[Read More…]
Master of Arts Program Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Governors State University College of Education will host information sessions for certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Reading in an on-campus graduate cohort program beginning in Fall 2011. An optional Bilingual/English Second Language endorsement also will be offered. For convenience, two information[Read More…]
