CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012,. On Thursday morning, August 23, attorneys for Mark Neiweem filed an emergency motion to preserve evidence related to a beating Neiweem sustained at the hands of Cook County sheriffs earlier in the week that sent him to Stroger Hospital. Neiweem is among a group of arrestees[Read More…]
Day: August 27, 2012
Research Shows Weeds Growing Resistant to 2,4-D
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. A report published recently in the journal Weed Science has found that a population of the common weed waterhemp in Nebraska is resistant to the herbicide 2,4-D. The news comes as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers approving several new crops that have been[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Briefing on Tropical Storm Isaac and Call to Florida Governor Rick Scott
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Today, President Obama received a briefing on preparations underway for Tropical Storm Isaac, which could become a hurricane as early as today. The FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate, and National Hurricane Center Director, Dr. Rick Knabb, briefed the President on the projected track and timing of the[Read More…]
Avoid Traffic Headaches Monday: Read This Article
(GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- To avoid traffic headaches, Park Forest residents and others using North Street should observe the following for Monday, August 27: North Street is Closed between N. Orchard Drive and Holly Street. West bound traffic from Western Avenue will be detoured South on Holly Street. Westbound[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 27, 2012
Marian Catholic Student William Perkins (Park Forest) recently began his Eagle Scout project, building a prayer garden for the Sisters at his high school. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale is one of the organization’s primary fund-raising projects. Proceeds from last[Read More…]