SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 73 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…]
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty, April 30, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, 25, of Bluffton, Georgia, died April 29, in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries while conducting security as part of advise and assist support to partnered[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Ruling in Fair Housing Act Banking Case
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2017. In a 5-3 decision, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that when housing discrimination harms a city’s residents and tax base, the city can sue under the Fair Housing Act if its injuries were directly caused by the discrimination. The American Civil Liberties Union was amici in this[Read More…]
Monday, May 1st: International Workers Day; Chicago May Day March at 1 PM, Lake and Ashland
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2017. Chicago Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is pleased to endorse International Workers’ Day demonstrations across the City of Chicago on Monday, May 1st. Workers and citizens in the United States are fed up with a system that favors the top 1%. As a result, support for socialist[Read More…]
Three Village Trustees To Be Sworn In Monday In Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Monday, May 1, three village trustees will be sworn in at the Rules Meeting of the Village Board. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Theresa Settles, Jon Vanderbilt, and Robert McCray will be sworn in at the beginning of the meeting. Trusee JeRome Brown[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for April 30, 2017
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 local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 30, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Kentucky Derby’s ‘Run for the Roses’ takes place on Saturday and Union Street Gallery will be bringing some Kentucky Charm to the south suburbs at its annual Derby Day event on May 6. The festivities will take place at the Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800[Read More…]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, April 29, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 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 Casualties, April 28, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. They died April 27 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as a result of small arms fire while engaged in dismounted operations. Both soldiers were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger[Read More…]
Norwood Blvd. to be Closed Monday, May 1; Indianwood Construction Continues
Erratum: This article incorrectly identified Norwood Boulevard and Indianwood Boulevard as “Norwood Drive,” and “Indianwood Drive,” respectfully. We regret the error. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2017. Park Forest residents are notified that the westbound lanes of Norwood Boulevard at Western Avenue will be closed Monday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
