A fireworks display created by James Kopycinski briefly illuminates the Florida sky in the form of a palm tree on the 4th of July. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2014. Bring your old clothing and shoes to the Park Forest Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 12 from 9[Read More…]
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Firefighting Grant To Assist 18 South Suburban Departments, Including Park Forest
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Homewood Fire Department was awarded a $1.8 million federal grant that will benefit 18 south suburban fire departments. Homewood applied for the grant on behalf of the region’s joint dispatch center and was supported in its efforts by Congresswoman[Read More…]
NSA Collects Far More Information About Ordinary People Than So-Called ‘Targets’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2014. Nearly half of the internet traffic obtained by the NSA under a program that allows the agency to “target” foreigners overseas contained details about U.S. citizens, The Washington Post reported yesterday. The Post reviewed a sizeable cache of intercepted communications provided by Edward Snowden – including[Read More…]
Leaked Document: Scientists Ordered to Scrap Plan to Protect Wolverines
Despite Extinction Threat From Global Warming, Obama Administration Caves to Pressure From States, Overrules Federal Scientists WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2014. According to a leaked memo obtained by the Center for Biological Diversity, scientists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been ordered to reverse their own conclusions and withdraw last[Read More…]
Intersex Fish in Pennsylvania Watersheds Linked to Agricultural Run-off of Endocrine Disruptors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2014. A study led by the U.S. Geological Service (USGS) finds intersex fish in three watersheds of Pennsylvania and shows strong connections between these occurrences and increased pollution in waterways from endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The study, Reproductive Health Indicators of Fish from Pennsylvania Watersheds: Associations with Chemicals of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Alan Dixon
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Alan Dixon: “Alan Dixon had a patriot’s determination to do what was best for his state and nation. “Alan Dixon served with distinction in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly, two statewide[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Put Women’s Rights Issue on the November Ballot
Referendum to Ask Voters if Health Insurance Plans Should be Required to Cover Contraception CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law to let voters weigh in on whether prescription insurance programs should be required to include birth control. The question will now appear on the November 4th[Read More…]
UUCC to Host Qigong Talk and Practice Free Healthy Living Group on Thursday, July 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2014. On Thursday, July 10 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, expert Qigong instructor Jim Kobus, who will talk with us about the benefits of Qigong and lead us in some simple Qigong moves. [Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2014. Hi, everybody. I hope you’re all having a great Fourth of July weekend. I want to begin today by saying a special word to the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, who represented America so well the past few weeks. We are so proud of you. You’ve got[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Naturalization Ceremony for Servicemembers and Military Spouses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2014 – 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Good morning and welcome to the White House. And Happy Fourth of July! (Applause.) Deputy Secretary Mayorkas, thank you for taking care of the important part of this morning, which is administering the oath[Read More…]
