(Photo: FBI) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Around 9:02 a.m., the Washington Federal Bank branch, located at 1410 West Taylor, Chicago, IL, was robbed. A bank employee arriving for work opened the back door to the bank, and while in the act of closing the door, an individual rushed in to the bank,[Read More…]
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eNews Park Forest Fan Calls From Barcelona
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2011. While I’m working on my daily search for news to post on eNews Park Forest, I’m logged into Chartbeat, a tool that shows the number of people currently reading eNews, their locations, and topics that they are reading. I’m always pleasantly surprised to see how[Read More…]
EPA and GSA highlight ‘eCycling’ on America Recycles Day
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration highlighted the benefits of electronics recycling today at a certified “eCycling” facility for America Recycles Day. “Instead of creating pollution, our used electronics can be supporting local jobs through eCycling,” said EPA Region 5 Land and Chemicals[Read More…]
Jazz In the Afteroon, Sunday November 20 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2011. Come hear the cool sounds of Chris Ussery and company during ‘Jazz In the Afternoon’ at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The event will take place on Sunday, November 20 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Snacks and drinks[Read More…]
Study Links Pesticide Exposure to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Research published in the online edition of Environmental Health Perspectives finds that exposure to certain pesticides elevates the risk of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL). The study, “A Prospective Study of Organochlorines in Adipose Tissue and Risk of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,” finds a positive correlation between levels of the[Read More…]
Occupy Wall Street: You Can’t Evict an Idea Whose Time Has Come
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. A massive police force is presently evicting Liberty Square, home of Occupy Wall Street for the past two months and birthplace of the 99% movement that has spread across the country and around the world The raid started just after 1:00am. Supporters and allies are mobilizing[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 14, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWPF)–November 14, 2011. INPO Releases Detailed Event Timeline of Fukushima Daiichi Accident Industry/Regulatory/Political The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) last Friday publicly released a detailed timeline of events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The report, prepared as[Read More…]
President Obama Honors Outstanding Science, Math, and Engineering Mentors
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. President Obama today named nine individuals and eight organizations recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The mentors will receive their awards at a White House ceremony later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, November 14, 2011
Honolulu, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011 – 10:40 A.M. HAST MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. I see that we’ve all taken Hawaiian casual to heart this morning. (Laughter.) Q I think some of us didn’t even wear pants. (Laughter.) I’m wearing pants. MR. EARNEST: I admire the restraint of those[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, November 14, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Calvin M. Pereda, 21, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Nov. 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol. He[Read More…]
