Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2017. Tall Grass Arts Association will host a ‘Paint & Sip with Georgia O’Keefe’ on Saturday, July 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gallery. Help support the Tall Grass Gallery and School by participating in this evening of creating your own painting while enjoying music,[Read More…]
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Navy Identifies 7 Deceased Fitzgerald Sailors
OKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) –(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2017. The remains of seven Sailors previously reported missing were located in flooded berthing compartments, after divers gained access to the spaces, June 18, that were damaged when the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision with the Philippine-flagged[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 18, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Wishing all our Dads a very Happy Father’s Day. And if you’re still trying to figure out what to give your dad on this special occasion, consider writing him a card expressing some of the things you love and admire about him. Nothing mushy. Just tell[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘From the Ashes’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Friday, June 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 17, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary movie ‘From the Ashes’ on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film. ‘From the Ashes’ looks at Americans across the country as they wrestle[Read More…]
Chrysler Recall of Certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Vehicles
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017 Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver’s frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and[Read More…]
Emergency Rally Calls on City Hall to Increase Funding & Political Action Toward a Public Health Approach to End Record Overdose Deaths in New York City
New data shows 1,347 overdose deaths in 2016, a 46% increase from 2015; 6th consecutive year of increases in overdose deaths. Data also shows disproportionate impacts among black New Yorkers, Staten Island and Bronx residents and those living in high-poverty neighborhoods. City Hall, NYC—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2017. Dozens gathered on the[Read More…]
Ahead of Father’s Day, UNICEF Cites Critical Role Fathers Play in Early Childhood Learning
A physiotherapist from Lira, Uganda, plays with his 22-month-old son outside their residence at a hospital compound in Napak, Karamoja, eastern Uganda. Photo: UNICEF/Ose NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 June 2017 – A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not[Read More…]
NOAA, USGS and Partners Predict Larger Summer ‘Dead Zone’ for Chesapeake Bay
Low and no oxygen area threatens crabs, oysters, fish Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Scientists expect this year’s summer Chesapeake Bay hypoxic or “dead zone” – an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and aquatic life – will be larger than average, approximately 1.89 cubic miles, or[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Secures Private and Public Funding for a Mega-Recreation Facility at Addams Park
Exelon Corporation, sister agencies and private donors provide $25 million in funding for 100,000 square foot recreational facility in Chicago’s Near West Side community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District leadership and Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Crane announced yesterday $25 million in diversified funding[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, June 16, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 35 strikes consisting of 84 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
