Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Overview The health of our economy depends on what we do right now to create the conditions where businesses can hire and middle-class families can feel a basic measure of economic security. In the long run, our prosperity also depends on our ability to pay[Read More…]
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hosey, 27, of Birmingham, Ala., died Sept. 17 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Leadership Program to Host Notre Dame Psychology Professor
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Lecture to focus on adolescent decision-making and judgment, resources for parents Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Daniel Lapsley, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame is set to speak at Marian Catholic High School as part of the school’s Leadership Program speakers[Read More…]
They Came Far To Share A Taste
(ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Yes, they traveled far. Ferry and Del Sagun (left to right) and Cherrie Burger share Philippene cuisine at Sunday’s Taste of Irenaeus. The event ran from noon to 2 p.m. Volunteers from various church organizations assisted, including the Knights of Columbus. There was no cost for[Read More…]
Police Say Man Threatened Officers, Charge Him With Assault
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police arrested a truck driver after he allegedly threatened two officers over a parking ticket. Police say it all began when an officer observed two suspicious vehicles parked in the parking lot of 300 Norwood Square at 12:18 AM on September 13, one a car, the other[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for September 19, 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 September 19, 2011
Tom and Joyce Gallagher of Park Forest chat with artist Ron Kurowski Saturday at Tall Grass Arts Association’s 56th Art Fair. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. Two big fundraising events are taking place next Saturday, September 24. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., head over to the big white[Read More…]
NATO Military Committee Meets in Seville
SPAIN–(ENEWSPF)–17 September 2011. Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) and Military Representatives (MRs) of the twenty-eight NATO member countries have concluded two days of meetings in Seville hosted by the Spanish Chief of Defence. Chaired by Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, Chairman of the Military Committee, this high-level military meeting is the first[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Passing the American Jobs Act (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2011. I’ve spent some time lately traveling the country and talking with folks outside of Washington. And the number one issue for the people I meet is how we can get back to a place where we’re creating good, middle-class jobs that pay well and offer[Read More…]
Security Council Authorizes UN Support Mission for Libya
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 September 2011. Security Council The Security Council today agreed to deploy a mission to Libya to support the North African country’s transitional authorities in their reconstruction efforts after the end of the conflict, including restoring the rule of law, drafting a new constitution, promoting reconciliation and preparing[Read More…]
