WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2017. Statement from Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition: President Trump’s 2018 budget – leaked earlier today – reflects a cruel indifference to the millions of low income seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, veterans, and other vulnerable people who[Read More…]
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Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes, May 21, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 74 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…]
John Morrell and Co. Recalls Beef Frank Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2017– John Morrell and Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 210,606 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef franks items were produced on[Read More…]
Go Irish! Notre Dame Grads Walk Out On Mike Pence
Blog Commentary -(ENEWSPF)- Have to say, I’m very proud of these young graduates at my Alma Mater today. A group of Notre Dame grads walked out today as former Indiana governor and current Vice President Mike Pence began his address. This at the commencement exercises in Notre Dame stadium. Amen[Read More…]
Two NASA Astronauts Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Two veteran NASA astronauts joined the ranks of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Friday. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel to space and current director of the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, and Michael Foale, the only U.S. astronaut to serve on both the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of May 21, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Had the opportunity to drive through the Redwood State Park in northern California during my vacation. What an awe inspiring adventure. If you are looking for something to do with the family this summer, consider a visit to one of our many national parks. You’ll be glad[Read More…]
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS, May 20, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting eight strikes consisting of 61 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…]
Prairie State College to Host Fire Science Day Camp on June 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2017. Prairie State College will host a Fire Science Day Camp on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Camp will take place at the Park Forest Fire Training Facility, 55 North Orchard. The Fire Science Day Camp is for students in 9th through[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department’s Walk About for Healthy Hearts Every Saturday
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2017. Are you trying to be more active? The Park Forest Health Department is hosting a walk about for healthy hearts every Saturday, at 9 a.m. The walks will begin at the Park Forest Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. All you need are your walking[Read More…]
Teachers at Chicago’s Passages Elementary to Strike May 25; First Charter Strike in U.S. History
Management won’t budge on opposition to financial transparency, insistence on bottom-of-the-barrel spending on immigrant and refugee students and frontline staff. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2017: Union educators at Passages Charter School announced that they will formally strike — and hit the picket lines — on May 25 if they are unable to[Read More…]
