Patrons enjoy free Shakespeare in the Park last June. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center, with the sponsorship of the Village of Park Forest, will present William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET for three free outdoor performances, June 25, 26 and 27 on the Village Green stage[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Obituary: Elda Troiani
Elda Troiani, nee Spalluto, 85, June 10, 2010, resident of Steger, IL, previously of Chicago Heights, IL; Beloved wife of the late John V.; loving mother of David (Connie) Troiani and Douglas (Susan) Troiani; fond sister of Diva Zona and Lorena Pilota; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Jeffery (Nicole), John (Tammy)[Read More…]
Obituary: Mary Frances Meadows
Mary Frances Meadows, nee Butler, age 81, of Park Forest, September 15, 1928 – June 7, 2010. She is survived by her children, James and Catherine, and her niece, Marianne Yokiel, along with a grand-nephew and grand-niece. She was preceded in death by her husband James, and sister Jeanne. Mrs.[Read More…]
UN Chief Confers with European Security Body on Growing Tensions in Kyrgyzstan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 June 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon conferred with the chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on the mounting tensions in Kyrgyzstan, as the United Nations assesses humanitarian aid needs arising from the violence that has reportedly claimed nearly 100 lives. According to media[Read More…]
BP Subsea Operational Update, June 13, 2010
GULF COAST—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2010. For the last 12 hours on June 12 (noon to midnight), approximately 7,470 barrels of oil were collected and 17.1 million cubic feet of natural gas were flared. On June 12, a total of approximately 15,040 barrels of oil were collected and 32.9 million cubic feet[Read More…]
Chicago Teachers Union Elects Socialist Leadership
Commentary I know the word "Socialist" was dragged through the mud during the last presidential campaign. Barack Obama is showing himself to be quite the centrist — I know my friends in the right will disagree with that, but it’s the truth. I try to avoid extremes. Strict socialism is[Read More…]
Salazar Visits Gulf Islands National Seashore, June 12, 2010
PENSACOLA, FL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. In a visit to Gulf Islands National Seashore, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today praised and encouraged professionals from the National Park Service (NPS) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and volunteers who are working tirelessly to protect sensitive coastal areas and wildlife species threatened[Read More…]
Update on NOAA’s Oil Spill Research Missions, June 12, 2010
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is playing a vital role in the oil spill response, using all the scientific methods at its disposal, including satellites in space, planes in the air, boats on the water, gliders under the sea, scientists in the field, and information online.[Read More…]
BP Given 48 Hour Deadline to Devise More Aggressive Plan to Contain Leaking Oil
GULF COAST—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. Click HERE to view a response letter from BP COO Doug Suttles to Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rear Adm. James Watson’s directive to build greater capacity and redundancy for oil containment, and click HERE to read Rear Adm. Watson’s response directing BP to devise a more aggressive[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2010. Today, President Obama called Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe to offer condolences for the tragic loss of life during the horrible flooding in Arkansas and express his concern for those who remain missing. President Obama assured Governor Beebe that FEMA will remain in close contact with Arkansas[Read More…]
