Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark DiLuia pitched into seventh inning for the win and Michael Bohlen came on to earn the save Saturday, as Marian Catholic baseball blanked Illiana Christian, 3-0, to capture the Rich Central IHSA 3A Regional title. DiLuia fanned 11 in 6 1/3 innings of work. The Spartans (20-14)[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of May 28, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest American Legion will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, beginning at 11 a.m. The program takes place at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive in Downtown Park Forest and includes placement of remembrance wreaths in solemn honor[Read More…]
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, May 27, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, May 27, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Spc. Etienne J. Murphy, 22, of Loganville, Georgia, died May 26, in Al-Hasakah, Syria, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover related incident. The incident is under investigation. Murphy[Read More…]
Gregg Allman, Founding Member of the Allman Brothers Band, Dies
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2017. Gregg Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band died from complications due to liver cancer. He was 69 years old. Allman, who overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems became the elder statesman for the blues music he loved. A statement issued by his[Read More…]
#TimStrong: Officer Tim Jones Leaves Rehab
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officer Tim Jones was shot on March 19, 2016. According to police, he was ” investigating a stolen motor vehicle complaint when fellow officers, on a separate call of a possible break in to a vacant home, discovered the reported stolen vehicle at that vacant house. Officer Jones[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Trumpcare Would Inflame Opioid Crisis in DuPage County
DOWNERS GROVE –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. In the midst of the opioid crisis, President Trump’s budget and plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would greatly diminish access to substance abuse treatment in the western suburbs, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said today in a meeting at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth: America’s Veterans Deserve Better Than Trump Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and 16 of their colleagues in outlining how President Trump’s budget and health care plan would jeopardize health care for more than 60,000 Veterans in Illinois and nearly 2 million[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Addresses AIPAC’s Chicago Gala, Underscores Importance of U.S.-Israel Relationship
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) addressed members of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) this week at the annual AIPAC Chicago Gala. Senator Duckworth highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts between the two countries to support Israel’s national security and maintain a strong U.S.-Israel[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Discusses College Accessibility with AmeriCorps Members in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) met with AmeriCorps members from College Possible – a program designed to prepare students from underserved communities for college – to discuss her efforts to promote national service and make higher education more accessible for all Americans. Duckworth also announced[Read More…]
