NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations humanitarian chief on Sunday called for urgent and unimpeded access to areas of Libya affected by violence, particularly in the western part of the country. “The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the fighting in western Libya, which is[Read More…]
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Partnering with Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in America
Sterling, VA–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Denis McDonough, Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama. Thank you, Imam Magid, for your very kind introduction and welcome. I know that President Obama was very grateful that you led the prayer at last summer’s Iftar dinner at the[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet on March 17
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Dr. (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.), Park Forest. Pat O’Donnell, RN will discuss “Pulmonary Function.” All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical[Read More…]
Don’t Miss The Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 New Parent Information Meeting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct a Parent Information Meeting for parents new to the District from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Blackhawk Intermediate Center, 130 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest. To make a reservation for the evening please contact Tammy Graves at[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 7, 2011
The Blizzard of 2011 is now a memory. But what a memory it was. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2011. Attention all chess fans. The Park Forest Chess Challenge, an Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation Tournament will be held at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street[Read More…]
Park Forest Street Lights
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2011. Many residents may have noticed that the street lights in some areas of Park Forest have been out. According to sources at Village Hall, this is happening as a result of ComEd’s continued work in the Village. It is anticipated that the lights will be[Read More…]
Occidental Brothers Dance Band International in Concert
Occidental Brothers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Occidental Brothers Dance Band International will be in concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest, IL on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. OBDBI’s blend of high-energy soukous, Ghananian Highlife and African Jazz conjures the golden age of the African guitar band, and[Read More…]
Rabbi Paul Caplan Fields Questions From Marian Catholic World Religions Students (Video)
Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rabbi Paul Caplan of Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields, takes questions from Marian Catholic World Religions students after Shabbat services Friday night. Approximately 25 of the 90 students taking the semester-long course are present at this Shabbat. Students are required to attend one Shabbat service. Rabbi[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for March 6, 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…]
Hate Comes To Orange County (Video/Story)
Orange County, CA-(ENEWSPF)- With chants of "Go home!" while hurling vile, anti-Muslim insults, conservatives and Tea Party members in Anaheim, California, shout at local Muslims attending a fundraising dinner to assist a women’s shelter. The video speaks for itself, raw hatred unleashed in the guise of patriotism. From the video’s[Read More…]
