SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2017. On April 9, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 89 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Tabqah, 14 strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed five[Read More…]
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Carl Vinson Strike Group Departs Singapore for Western Pacific
USS Carl Vinson and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships steam in formation at the conclusion of a bilateral exercise to increase proficiency in basic maritime skills and improve response capabilities, Mar. 29, 2017. The Carl Vinson is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo USS[Read More…]
Spring Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2017. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks and onions are becoming more[Read More…]
On Monday, April 17 Sierra Club to Discuss How Donald Trump Threatens Environment and What You Can Do to Stop Him
Jack Darin, Director, Sierra Club of Illinois (Photo: Furnished) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Chicago’s 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore invites you to the next monthly meeting of the 49th Ward Democratic Party as we welcome Jack Darin, Director of the Sierra Club in Illinois. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 17th,[Read More…]
Haymarket Martyrs Monument “Picnic at the Pub” Sunday, April 30 in Forest Park
Haymarket Martyrs Monument (Photo: Supplied) Forest Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. The Historical Society of Forest Park will celebrate the 136th anniversary of Chicago’s Haymarket Affair with a special Anarchist / Labor “Picnic at the Pub” Sunday, April 30 — a short walk from the world-renowned Haymarket Martyrs Monument in Forest[Read More…]
Chicago Jews to Use Rituals of Passover Seder to Protest Trump’s Anti-Immigrant, Anti-Muslim, and Anti-Refugee Policies
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2017. On Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m., Chicago Jews will be gathering for a Passover Solidarity Action against the Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigrant, Anti-Muslim, and Anti-Refugee policies. The gathering will take place at 525 West Van Buren Street in Chicago. In protest, Chicago Jews and their allies will[Read More…]
CTA and CPS Workers Speak Out Against Unjust Actions of their Employers.
Special Education Teacher Sarah Chambers (Source: Facebook) Chicago transit workers, teachers, and allies rally at Labor Relations Board office downtown against suppression of workers rights to organize and freedom of speech. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Transit workers and teachers will be joined by community supporters to protest attacks on[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports April 9, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police blotter 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 9, 2017
Easter Greetings! Photo Source: history.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Park Forest Environment Commission will be hosting several events to celebrate Earth Week beginning Saturday, April 15. You’ll find the complete list of events in the ‘Green Events’ section. The Park Forest Youth Commission will host a teen job fair on Saturday, April[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Announces Earth Week Celebration April 15 through April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2017. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to celebrate Earth Week with several events scheduled April 15 to April 22. April 15 Arbor Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. Receive a free tree from the[Read More…]
