NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 November 2010 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti is preparing to help up to half a million people in the impoverished Caribbean nation who could potentially be affected by Hurricane Tomas. Over the last 24 hours, the mission, known as MINUSTAH, along with the Haitian Government[Read More…]
Month: November 2010
Sharron Angle: ‘You know, the two wars we’re in right now, is exactly what we’re in.’
Sharon Angle, pressed by a reporter for her positions on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, simply said, " You Know, The Two Wars That We’re In Right Now Is Exactly What We’re In." No kidding. That’s what she said. That’s all she said. Nevada: Vote for Harry Reid. No[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for November 1, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) 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[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 1, 2010
Marilyn Monroe visits Park Forest last week for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Holiday Star Theater. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2010. Did you know as many as half of America’s smoke detectors are not working because of old, disconnected or missing batteries? Begin a new habit[Read More…]
New York Man Sentenced in Animal Fighting Venture
Buffalo, NY–(ENEWSPF)– U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Edward Bishop, also known as Boo, 49, of Buffalo, New York, who was convicted of sponsoring an animal in an animal fighting venture, was sentenced to 30 days time served and two years of supervised release with six months[Read More…]
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Burning African-American Church
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Benjamin Haskell was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael A. Ponsor in Springfield, Massachusetts to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the 2008 burning of the Macedonia Church of God in Christ, a predominately African-American Church, on the morning after[Read More…]
State Celebrates Dedication of Two Affordable Apartment Developments in Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2010. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today celebrated the dedication of 77 affordable apartments for seniors and families in Chicago. IHDA Executive Director Gloria L. Materre joined developer Hispanic Housing Development Corp. during a ceremony for the North & Talman Apartments, 1600 N. Talman Ave., Chicago. IHDA[Read More…]
Audubon Leader Appointed to Head Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
New York, NY -(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2010—U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has named John H. Hankinson, Jr. to be the executive director of the newly established Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. President Obama signed an executive order earlier this month establishing the task force, which will[Read More…]
Your 2010 Marijuana Policy Election Day Scorecard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2010. Voters all across the country will cast ballots tomorrow in elections that could alter the course of U.S. marijuana policy for years to come. Here are the 9 most important contests to watch for the movement to end marijuana prohibition: California: Proposition 19 would make marijuana[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Adoption Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2010. Giving a child a strong foundation — a home, a family to love, and a safe place to grow — is one of life’s greatest and most generous gifts. Through adoption, both domestic and international, Americans from across our country have provided secure environments for children[Read More…]
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