University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Twenty Governors State University doctoral graduates, the first in the university’s 41-year history, will be honored on June 10 in a historic hooding ceremony that celebrates their academic achievements. “We devote a separate ceremony, the first of many, to the ritual of placing the hood, symbolizing the[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Reports for May 31, 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[Read More…]
Felony Disorderly Conduct Charge for Man Who Claimed He Was Carjacked
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Police charged a man with felony disorderly conduct after he came home from a late night without his car. According to police, Crook arrived at the Park Forest Police Station on May 22 at 7:45 a.m. Police say he told them that an unknown male[Read More…]
President Obama Invites All Americans to Honor America’s Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2010. This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and front porches, fire up the barbeque, kick back with friends, and spend time with people they care about. That is as it should be. But I also hope that as you[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation- African-American Music Appreciation Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us daily, giving voice to the human spirit. For many, including the African-American community, music unites individuals through a shared heritage. During African-American Music[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. Our Nation is linked to the Caribbean by our geography as well as our shared past and common aspirations. During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the diverse cultures and immeasurable contributions of all Americans who trace their heritage to the Caribbean. Throughout our[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. As Americans, it is our birthright that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities. Since our earliest days of independence, our Nation has striven to fulfill that promise. An important chapter in our great, unfinished story is the movement for[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Briefing on BP Oil Spill, May 28, 2010
Grande Isle, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010 – 1:56 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know it’s a little warm out here so want to get started. I’ve just had a meeting with these governors, members of Congress, local officials, as well as Admiral Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama, Admiral Thad Allen, and Parish President Charlotte Randolf after Louisiana Beach Tour
Fourchon Beach, Louisiana– (ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010 – 11:07 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, I want you all to meet Charlotte Randolph, who’s the parish president in this parish. And what I just heard from Thad Allen was that this parish has been as effective as any in coordinating and working[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Efforts by Secretary Gates to Reform Pentagon Spending
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. As the Congress continues its work on funding bills for the Department of Defense, I want to reiterate my strong support for the reforms Secretary Gates is advancing at the Pentagon. He has kept me fully apprised of his efforts to reform how our military operates[Read More…]
