DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed election reform legislation that will empower Illinois’ residents with better access to democratic process. Senate Bill 1586 creates more opportunities to initiate referenda at the local and statewide levels, and simplifies the election code to make it more consistent and clear.[Read More…]
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 4, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Capt. Matthew G. Nielson, 27, of Jefferson, Iowa, died June 29, in Badrah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 4, 2011
Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm Band perform at last week’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 4, 2011. There’s no need to travel far to experience a great, all-American 4th of July celebration. Come and enjoy the Village of Park Forest’s annual 4th of July Celebration in[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty , July 3, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. James A. Waters, 21, of Cloverdale, Ind., died July 1 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bills to Increase Protections for Veterans and Servicemembers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed three bills to provide more protections for Illinois’ servicemembers and help injured Veterans get the services they need. Together, the bills will make Illinois a more supportive place to live for servicemembers and veterans. “On the day before we celebrate our democracy,[Read More…]
Police: Man ‘Possessed by Witch’ Charged With Domestic Battery
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man who turned himself in at the Park Forest Police Department on an outstanding warrant allegedly told police he had struck a family member in the face, causing serious injury, police said, because he believes he was "possessed by a witch" at the time. Herbert Gray,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for July 3, 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…]
UN and Diplomatic Partners in Middle East Voice Concern Over Situation in Gaza
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 July 2011. The United Nations and its diplomatic partners in the search for peace in the Middle East today voiced concern about the continuing blockade of the Gaza Strip, saying that while efforts over the past year have boosted conditions in the area, “considerably more” needs to be[Read More…]
Peacekeeper Serving With UN-African Union Mission in Darfur Shot Dead
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–2 July 2011. An Ethiopian peacekeeper serving with the joint United Nations-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has died after being shot while travelling in the west of the troubled Sudanese region, the mission reported today. UNAMID issued a statement saying that the peacekeeper, whose name has not yet[Read More…]
Yamaha Recall of Certain Model Year 2006 – 2009 FJR 1300 Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2011. Summary: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 – 2009 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from February 2006, through March 2009. The ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possible causing an intermittent ground wire connection. If the electrical system is not properly[Read More…]
