Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Michelle and I extend our best wishes for a joyous Eid al-Adha to Muslims around the world and congratulate those performing the Hajj this year. As our Muslim neighbors and friends gather for Eid celebrations, Muslim Americans are among the more than three million pilgrims joining[Read More…]
Day: October 15, 2013
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, October 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Patrick H. Quinn, 26, of Quarryville, Pa., died Oct. 13, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the enemy attacked his base with small arms fire.[Read More…]
UUCC’s Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Present The Schticklers on November 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2013. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents The Schitcklers on Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The accomplished musicians that make up The Schticklers are Barb Silverman, lively[Read More…]
That Incredible Silence: CN’s Crossing at Western Is At Last Quiet
Slats installed for the Quiet Zone. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For those of you wondering what that incredible silence is, especially those of you living near the Canadian National tracks on Western Avenue, well, it’s a Silent Zone. That’s all. Here are the rules from the USDOT Federal Railroad[Read More…]
Park Forest Ponders Lowest Tax Levy Increase in 20 Years: 1.9%
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- I’m going to make a confession. When the finance department recommends a tax levy increase, my initial question is, "Are you sure we can afford that?" I’m not asking for a higher tax levy increase, but, face it, over the past few years, we’ve seen a 2.7%[Read More…]