Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010 – 10:10 A.M. EDT. MR. GIBBS: Good morning, everyone. We are joined this morning by — with Thad Allen, our national incident commander dealing with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He is also here for a meeting with Cabinet agencies that are dealing[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at Ford’s Theatre
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2010 – 9:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat. Well, Michelle and I are just thrilled to be part of this spectacular evening. To the performers who lent their voices to this celebration, to the honored guests, to everyone who helped make tonight such a[Read More…]
Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. President Obama today named 103 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The educators will receive their awards in Washington, D.C. later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is[Read More…]
Statement from Vice President Biden on Meeting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement today after his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak: “I am grateful to President Mubarak for his hospitality, and for the opportunity to discuss a broad range of issues. Egypt and the United States are partners in[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Criminal Indictments in Fox River Valley Fish Kill
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced criminal charges in connection with the chemical dumping that resulted in a fish kill in a creek that leads to the Fox River in May. A Kane County grand jury returned an indictment of D & Y Trade, Inc., a South Elgin recycling[Read More…]
Madigan Warns Central Illinois Residents to Remain Alert for “Storm Chasers” After Tornados and Heavy Storms
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents of communities impacted by tornados and heavy storms to protect themselves from home repair con artists eager to exploit natural disasters for personal profit. Madigan warned residents with damaged property that home repair scam artists frequently swoop in after tornados and storms[Read More…]
Sheriff: Chicago Gang Member Charged in Theft of Squad Car
Hector Zuniga Jr. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Bond was set at $100,000 Saturday for a Chicago man charged with stealing a squad car from the officer attempting to stop him, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Saturday. Hector Zuniga Jr., 20, of the 7200 block of South Harding[Read More…]
Sheriff Says Couple Scaled Utility Pole to Cut Wires, Steal Copper
Louis Baus (left) and Cynthia Hamm. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Des Plaines woman is free on bond, while her boyfriend remains in the Cook County Jail after they were arrested after allegedly scaling a utility pole and cutting utility lines in an effort to steal the copper inside[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 7, 2010
The Central Park Wetlands Project features a 450 foot boardwalk leading to the center of the wetland site. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2010. Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re still trying to figure out how to spend some quality time with Dad, the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for June 7, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) 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…]
