Officers Jim Kessler and Chris Mannino keep the peace at Main Street Nights. (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[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of August 1, 2011
Creole Stomp entertains during last Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2011. It’s that time of the year when you can see mom’s smile growing bigger each day and children looking a bit sad as it’s time to register for the upcoming school year. Information[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2011 Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 – 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan vehicles manufactured from April 25, 2011, through June 10, 2011 at the Canton, Mississippi plant. The transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This condition could cause the[Read More…]
NATO Strikes Libyan State TV Satellite Facility
NAPLES—(ENEWSPF)—30 July 2011. Statement by the Spokesperson for NATO Operation Unified Protector, Colonel Roland Lavoie, regarding air strike in Tripoli A few hours ago, NATO conducted a precision air strike that disabled three ground-based Libyan state TV satellite transmission dishes in Tripoli. The strike, performed by NATO fighter aircraft using[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Acting Responsibly on Behalf of the American People
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Today, I’d like to speak with you about the ongoing and urgent efforts to avoid a first-ever default and get our fiscal house in order. Republicans in the House of Representatives just spent precious days trying to pass a plan that a majority of Republicans[Read More…]
Musician will.i.am to Support the 100,000 Strong Initiative Concert in Beijing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. On July 29, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Grammy Award-winning musician and producer will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas. During the meeting, Secretary Clinton highlighted the importance of educational and cultural ties between the United States and China, in particular, furthering the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, July 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs Reta Jo Lewis travels to India / Will Focus on Discussions of Partnership With Regards to Trade, Investment, Infrastructure, Education, Science and Technology Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Marc Grossman travels to[Read More…]
Durbin, Conyers, Welch and Others Introduce Bill to Level the Playing Field for Main Street Retailers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. After receiving support from the largest online retailer in the United States – Amazon.com Inc – and Illinois-based Sears Roebuck and Co., U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives, John Conyers (D-MI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today introduced a bill to allow local Main Street[Read More…]
Durbin, Cochran Introduce Legislation to Help Organ Transplant Patients
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Thad Cochran (R-MS), and Scott Brown (R-MA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the quality of life for people with kidney disease. The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act would assist thousands of Americans under the age of[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Ask Airlines to Put Consumers First
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. In response to rising airline ticket rates following a partial Federal Aviation Administration shutdown, Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) have sent a letter to Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of the Air Transport Association, calling into question the fare hikes instituted by many[Read More…]
