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…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of December 20, 2010
Dave Rudolf (center) as one of The Three Wise Guys entertain Friday at Freedom Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2010. If you’ve been procrastinating about doing your holiday shopping, time is quickly running out. You can avoid the crowds at the malls, while finding some interesting and[Read More…]
Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus – Must See Video
On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. Over 100 participants in this awesome Christmas Flash Mob. This is a must see!
UN Chief Underlines Warning Against Attacking Peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized his warning against attacks on the United Nations peacekeeping force in Côte d’Ivoire or attempts to obstruct their work, saying there will consequences for those responsible, as the UN human rights arm reported “massive violations.” “Any attack on UN forces will[Read More…]
Statement by Adm. Mike Mullen on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010. “I am pleased to see the Congress vote to repeal the law governing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Handling this through legislation preserves the military’s prerogative to implement change in a responsible, deliberate manner. “More critically, it is the right thing to do. No longer will able[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Robert Gates on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010. On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates released the following statement on the Senate’s vote to repeal the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law: “I welcome today’s vote by the Senate clearing the way for a legislative repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law. “Once this[Read More…]
Judy Shepard: Senate Vote on Gay Military Service Honors Nation’s Principles
Commentary “Dennis and I and the Matthew Shepard Foundation join millions of Americans in and out of uniform today in applauding the United States Senate. It took truly principled action in finally ending the military’s obsolete and discriminatory ban on gay service members serving their country in the military. “Wearing[Read More…]
Silent Monks Singing Halleluia Chorus (Video)
Enjoy the Silent Monks as they “sing” Handel’s Halleluia Chorus!
U.S. Senate Votes to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the U.S. Senate voted on legislation that will allow for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). This historic action comes on the heels of the passage of an identical bill Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives. President Obama has said that he will sign[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Appeals for More Funds to Fight Cholera, Sets Up Panel to Probe Its Origins
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to the world yesterday for more funds to fight the cholera epidemic in Haiti that has already killed more than 2,400 people and infected nearly 110,000 others, 55,000 of whom had to be hospitalized. At the same time, he announced the[Read More…]
