Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2011. “The goal is as simple as it is profound: to empower half the world’s population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence and insecurity. Achieving this goal is critical to our national and global security.” –The[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the Philippines
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2011. On behalf of the American people, I wish to express my deep condolences for the tremendous loss of life and devastation caused by recent flooding in the Philippines. In the spirit of our long history of friendship and cooperation with the Philippines, the United States stands[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2011. At midnight tonight, President Obama spoke with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il. The President reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to the stability of the Korean Peninsula and the security[Read More…]
Ohio Processors, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in ‘Instantwhip B/C Topping’ (Whipped Topping)
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2011. Ohio Processors, Inc. of London, Ohio announced a voluntarily recall on Instantwhip B/C Topping because the product contains an undeclared milk ingredient (sodium caseinate). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh to Hold U.S. ‘Steal’ Tower Protest
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2011. Occupy Pittsburgh is holding a public demonstration in front of the U.S. Steel Tower, 6th and Grant Street, at noon on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, to protest the bilking of millions of dollars from state and local governments and Pittsburgh schools. The U.S. Steel Tower[Read More…]
FBI: Chicago Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for the Robbery of Associated Bank in Rockford
ROCKFORD, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man was sentenced December 15 by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to 70 months in federal prison for the robbery of Associated Bank, 3333 N. Rockton Ave., in Rockford, on May 10, 2011. Gregory E. Lockett, 39, of Chicago, was also sentenced to serve three[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Sergeant Ed Fizer, USMC (ret.) will receive the Congressional Gold Medal as a member of the Montford Point Marines. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- They enlisted to fight for their country during a time of war. In return, they were often ridiculed, taunted, and scorned. They worked even harder to prove themselves,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 19, 2011
Sharon Stokes, President of the Chicago Chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association, with Congressional Gold Medal Recipients Theodore Peters, Wendell R. Ferguson, Park Forest resident Ed Fizer, James A. Reynolds and John Vanoy, at last Monday’s Village Board meeting. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2011. Do you know someone[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for December 18, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) 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[Read More…]
Statement of President Obama on the Death of Vaclav Havel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2011. I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing today of Vaclav Havel, a playwright and prisoner of conscience who became President of Czechoslovakia and of the Czech Republic. Having encountered many setbacks, Havel lived with a spirit of hope, which he defined as “the ability to[Read More…]
