Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Newly-elected School Board 227 members Shelia Hester-Whorton and Cheryl M. Coleman allege that they were not invited to a May 3 dinner hosted by Donna Simpson Leak at Mr. Beny’s in Matteson. In a letter to the media, the two say, "The dinner was for outgoing board[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of June 6, 2011
Mrs. Birdell Edwards registers Trevon, 5 (left), DeShaun, 7, and herself for the 2011 season at the Park Forest Aqua Center Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 6, 2011. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has selected Park Forest to provide technical assistance in the creation of a[Read More…]
Spending More on Forests Could Reap Enormous Benefits – UN Eeport
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 June 2011. Investing a relatively small amount each year in the forestry sector could halve deforestation, create millions of new jobs and help tackle the devastating effects of climate change, according to a United Nations report released today to mark World Environment Day. The report, “Forests in a[Read More…]
Three Decades On, Global AIDS Response Showing Results – UN Report
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 June 2011. The global response to AIDS has achieved significant results since the first case was reported 30 years ago, with a record number of people having access to treatment and rates of new HIV infections falling by nearly 25 per cent, the United Nations says in a[Read More…]
Volvo Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 S60 Passenger Cars
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2011. Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 S60 passenger cars manufactured from November 18, 2010, through May 5, 2011. The software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on the Passing of Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2011. Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger was a strong voice and stalwart champion for America’s values. His passing is America’s loss. Larry spent a lifetime defending America’s interests wherever he was needed, first in the Army, and later as an officer in the Foreign Service.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 4, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jeffrey C. S. Sherer, 29, of Four Oaks, N.C. died June 2, in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for June 5, 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…]
Teona’s Boutiques Opens in DownTown Park Forest
In the front line for the ribbon cutting for Teona’s Boutiques (left to right) Trustees Gary Kopycinski and Ken Kramer, Mayor John Ostenburg, Teona’s daughter Tierra, son Joshua, son Steve holding baby Terra, Teona Rice (in orange), Trustees Bonita Dillard and Mae Brandon. Standing under the ribbon next to the[Read More…]
NATO Attack Helicopters Increase Pressure on Qadhafi Regime
NAPLES—(ENEWSPF)—4 June 2011. Attack helicopters under NATO command were used for the first time on 4 Jun 2011 in military operations over Libya as part of Operation Unified Protector. The targets struck included military vehicles, military equipment and fielded forces. “This successful engagement demonstrates the unique capabilities brought to bear[Read More…]
