Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Pablo A. Ruiz, 37, of Melbourne, Florida, died May 24, in Bagram, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to Group Support Battalion, 3rd[Read More…]
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Department of Defense Identifies Navy Casualty, May 25, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2015. The Department of Defense announced the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan D. Burris, 24, of Lisle, Illinois, died May 21, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, of a non-combat related incident at Zayed Military City. The incident is[Read More…]
Free Press: Planned Charter Mega-Merger Does Nothing to Benefit Customers or Boost Competition
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015. Charter Communications on Tuesday announced plans to acquire Time Warner Cable in a deal valued at $56.7 billion. Charter also confirmed that it would acquire Bright House Networks, a smaller cable company, for $10.4 billion. The combined mergers would grow Charter’s customer base to approximately 24 million,[Read More…]
Remarks By The First Lady at Oberlin College Commencement Address
First Lady Michelle Obama is presented an honor sash during Oberlin College commencement ceremony in Oberlin, Ohio May 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) Oberlin, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015 – 11:05 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi! (Laughter and applause.) How are you all doing? (Applause.) Are you sure? [Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School, the Tinley Park Fencing Club and the Northwest Indiana Fencing Club Celebrate Olympic Day with a Fencing Demonstration
One of 700+ nationwide events celebrating the birth of the modern Olympic Games Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Chicago Heights as Marian Catholic High School hosts a Fencing Demonstration in celebration of Olympic Day. Our celebration will be held in the West Gymnasium[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 25, 2015
The Color Guard presents arms during Monday’s Memorial Day Service in Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Pictures from 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony here. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015. On Monday we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day – a day usually spent with family and friends at backyard barbeques kicking off the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Memorial Day 2015
President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to observe Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 25, 2015. DoD photo by EJ Hersom Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2015 – 11:32 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Thank you, Secretary Carter, for[Read More…]
#Remembering Rekia: The #LetUsBreathe Collective Honors the Memory of Rekia Boyd by Reclaiming Memorial Day
CHICAGO, Il. –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2015 – The #LetUsBreathe Collective joins the community of North Lawndale in remembering Rekia Boyd and honoring all who have fallen in the war on Black lives by reclaiming Memorial Day for communities impacted by police violence. The Collective will convene in Douglas Park, where CPD[Read More…]
Parks Clean-up Day in Park Forest to be Held on June 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2015. The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board asks for your participation in a parks clean-up day on June 6. Spend the morning helping spruce up some of the Village’s parks, and then enjoy grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch, courtesy of the Recreation and[Read More…]
Kick-off Party for New Oak Park Area Edible Gardening Cooperative to be Held on May 28
Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2015. A kick-off party for the new Oak Park Area Edible Gardening Cooperative will take place at Green Home Experts, 811 South Blvd., in Oak Park, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Called A Homegrown Gathering for Gardeners, it’s a mix-and-mingle followed by a short[Read More…]
