WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2011. A former Colombian maritime training instructor and a co-conspirator have pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport thousands of kilograms of cocaine from various ports along the coast of Colombia to waiting vessels that transported the cocaine to the United States and other countries, announced Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Seeks Delegates for Summer Science Education Camp
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn is calling on graduating high school seniors to apply for an opportunity to attend the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) in West Virginia this summer. Students from across Illinois are encouraged to apply for a full scholarship to the month-long NYSC program. Two students[Read More…]
Federal Agencies Join Efforts to Reduce Radon Exposure
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2011 January is National Radon Action Month and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and eight other federal agencies are announcing a new effort to strengthen the fight against radon exposure. Radon exposure is the leading cause of non-smoking lung cancer. Senior leaders from the federal agencies are pledging[Read More…]
Deterring Possible War and Genocide in Sudan
A Message From George Clooney and John Prendergast Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2011. A new state is being born in Southern Sudan against a backdrop of decades of war between the South and North of Sudan. A peace deal in 2005 ended the latest round of open conflict, but the possibility[Read More…]
George Clooney: ‘The World Is Watching’ – New Satellite Sentinel Project Aims to Deter War in Sudan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2011. A new human rights project — initiated by George Clooney — will combine satellite imagery analysis and field reports with Google’s Map Maker technology to deter the resumption of war between North and South Sudan. Launched last week, the Satellite Sentinel Project will use satellite imagery[Read More…]
Demolition Continues To Tear Marshall Fields Apart
The Holiday Tree Lighting enjoyed a slightly different backdrop this year. (Photo: Grew Up in Park Forest, IL) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Demolition of the former Marshall Fields building continued through December in DownTown Park Forest. Bricks were bundled on pallets for sale and recycling. Mountains of top soil continued to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 3, 2011
A path in Winnebago Park last August. There’s green waiting for us out there somewhere. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2011. The weather outside may be frightful, but there are many delightful activities occurring indoors this week in Park Forest and the surrounding communities. Resolve that 2011 will[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for January 3, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: This week’s reports are a bit shorter because last week’s were published at mid-week because of the Christmas holiday. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 2, 2011
Michael J. Beckerman. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Michael J. Beckerman, 25, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., died Dec. 31 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Terrorist Attacks in Egypt and Nigeria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January, 1, 2011. I strongly condemn the separate and outrageous terrorist bombing attacks in Egypt and Nigeria. The attack on a church in Alexandria, Egypt caused 21 reported deaths and dozens of injured from both the Christian and Muslim communities. The perpetrators of this attack were clearly targeting[Read More…]
