America’s progress in science and technology has countless revolutionary discoveries within our reach… New breakthroughs in treating cancer and ending the wait for organ transplants… That’s some of what America can do. President Obama, May 19, 2016 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the waiting[Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton Statement on Orlando Terrorist Attack
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 106. In response to the terrorist attack last night at an Orlando gay nightclub Hillary Clinton released the following statement: “I join Americans in praying for the victims of the attack in Orlando, their families and the first responders who did everything they could to save lives.[Read More…]
National Gay Media Association Statement on Orlando Shootings
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2016. The National Gay Media Association is stunned at the mass shooting at an LGBT club in Orlando, Florida. At least 50 people have been killed, and dozens more injured in the attack. “Our hearts go out to the entire Orlando community,” said Leo Cusimano, publisher of The[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Tragic Shooting in Orlando, Florida (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2016 https://youtu.be/hFv8PVuiiDM Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 12, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2016. Looking for some activities for your children now that school is out? Summer Reading kicks off at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, on Monday, June 13th at 7 p.m. with a magical performance by Mr. Kipley. You’ll find additional information about this and[Read More…]
Statement from Vice President Biden’s Spokesperson on the Orlando Mass Shootings
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2016 The Vice President was briefed this morning by his national security advisor on the heinous attack that took place overnight at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Vice President Biden offered his prayers for all those killed and injured in the shooting and sends his condolences to[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Orlando Mass Shooting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2016 The President was briefed this morning by Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, on the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims. The President asked to receive regular updates[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Addressing Puerto Rico’s Economic Crisis (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2016 Hi, everybody. Today, I want to talk with you about the crisis in Puerto Rico – and why it matters to all of us. Puerto Ricans are American citizens, just like folks in Maine or Oklahoma or New Mexico. And over the last decade, Puerto Rico[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports June 11, 2016
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 media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
A Different Approach To Combating Violence In Society
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg A few months ago, members of various faith communities in Park Forest began to gather on the first Wednesday of the month in a prayer vigil for peace. The impetus for these prayer vigils was the shooting and killing of a young resident of our town.[Read More…]
