Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ricardo Cerros Jr., 24, of Salinas, Calif., died Oct. 8 in Logar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Reports for October 10, 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…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 10, 2011
The weather is wonderful, Park Forest. Perfect time to hit the trail. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 10, 2011. When many people think of attending an art or entertainment event, they mistakenly believe that they must head to Chicago. But those of us living in the south suburbs know[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, October 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt, 24, of San Antonio, Texas, died Oct. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine[Read More…]
One Runner Dies at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon (Video/Story)
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One runner died today at the Chicago Marathon. From the Chicago Sun-Times: One runner died during the Chicago Marathon, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. A firefighter from North Carolina who apparently collapsed during the run died Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The unidentified man was pronounced[Read More…]
Rev. Al Sharpton To Spend Columbus Day Broadcasting His Live Radio From Occupy Wall Street
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2011. Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network and host of the national syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real” and “PoliticsNation” on MSNBC will air his show on Columbus Day, October 10 live from the Occupy Wall Street protests. Reverend Sharpton intends to show that those[Read More…]
Freedom Plaza Occupation Meets Pepper Spray at Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2011, 11:22 pm The people who’ve come from around the country to occupy Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. helped fulfill their promise to “Stop the Machine” by entering, and ultimately closing down for the day, the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum. They chose the museum for its[Read More…]
Economist: Bush and Obama Administrations Did Not Get Credit For All They Did
Again, from the Washington Post: January 2009 had the worst of circumstances — a once-in-a-lifetime economic emergency during a presidential transition. Reinhart, for one, thinks the Bush and Obama administrations don’t get sufficient credit for all they did. “The initial policy of monetary and fiscal stimulus really made a huge[Read More…]
All Eyes On Chicago October 10 When Thousands Will March Against Wall Street Greed – Will You Be There?
Source: http://occupychi.org/photos/ Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2011. As someone who has participated in many marches supporting civil rights, women’s reproductive rights, and the end to the Viet Nam War, I’ve been fascinated with watching just how quickly the Occupy Wall Street movement has gained momentum over the past 3 weeks.[Read More…]
Veterans Protesting at Smithsonian Met with Pepper-Spray
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2011. All too often, when there is criticism of U.S. military actions it is the service members who receive the force of the backlash. They are called criminals, they are accused of being brainwashed, and it is they that are punished when something goes wrong. However,[Read More…]
