BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. I am shocked by the indiscriminate use of violence against peaceful protesters in Libya. I deplore the loss of life. I call on the Libyan authorities to stop the repression of unarmed civilians. The people[Read More…]
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Cook County State’s Attorney Outlines Plans to Monitor Tuesday’s Election Day Activiities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2011. With a significant number of candidates on the ballot in Tuesday’s mayoral and aldermanic elections and anticipating a high volume of Election Day complaints and inquiries, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office will be stepping up efforts to ensure that proper procedures are being followed and election[Read More…]
PSC Forensics Student Continues to Win Awards
From left to right: Kelli Campbell, Adrianna Carr, and Nadia Crawley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Forensics team member Nadia Crawley walked away with five awards at the College of DuPage Tournament held on January 30. This makes over 15 individual awards earned by Crawley this season.[Read More…]
Secretary Clinton’s Call with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke by phone today to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. In discussing regional developments with her Saudi counterpart, the Secretary underscored the necessity of restraint by the security forces in Bahrain. She also noted that the United States has[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Christiane Amanpour of ABC’s This Week
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you for joining us. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you for having me. QUESTION: About Bahrain, big trouble there. The authorities are cracking down. How do you assess Bahrain right now? Is it stable? SECRETARY CLINTON: Christiane, we’ve been very clear from the beginning[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, February 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Wright Is Park Forest Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Wright stands at attention as Lt. Mike Wheeler reads the citation naming him Firefighter of the Year. Mayor Ostenburg (left) and Trustee Ken Kramer listen to Edward’s accomplishments. (ENEWSPF) More pictures from the ceremony on eNews Park Forest’s Facebook page. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Wright has been[Read More…]
GSU Alum Honored as ‘Emerging Social Work Leader’
Yolanda Jordan – NASW Illinois Chapter President (left); Chastity Wells-Armstrong (right) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Governors State University social work program graduate has been honored for her skills and dedication by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Illinois Chapter. Chastity Wells-Armstrong received the Emerging Leaders Award this month at an NASW[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for February 21, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: ENEWSPF) 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 local[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 21, 2011
Firefighter/Paramedic Edward (right) was named Park Forest Firefighter of the Year. Story here. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-February 21, 2011. The Village of Park Forest will be hosting the Park Forest Chess Challenge Tournament on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. You can find additional[Read More…]
