Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today that effective immediately, service members are authorized to wear Service Stars on their Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals (GWOT-EM) to represent deployments in support of approved GWOT operations. Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright signed a[Read More…]
Day: February 9, 2015
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Munich Security Conference Panel Discussion
Munich, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2015. MODERATOR: To conclude the first half of our morning session, we are now turning to a new kind of troika. There have been different troikas in the past. And since we are pressed for time, I will not spend a long time with introducing this group[Read More…]
FDA Clears System to Reduce Stroke Risk During Stent and Angioplasty Procedures
Minimally-invasive system is first to access carotid arteries through the neck rather than the groin Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (ENROUTE TNS), for use during a minimally invasive procedure to restore normal blood flow to[Read More…]
D.C. Council to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Legalization, Taxation and Regulation in the District of Columbia
Policy Experts and Advocates to Testify in Favor of Directing Proceeds from Taxation to Communities Harmed by War on Drugs; Hearing Occurs As Initiative 71 Undergoes 30-Day Congressional Review Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. D.C. Councilmembers are holding a joint public hearing today on legislation introduced earlier this year that would[Read More…]
Michael Smith Performs at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on February 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. Internationally celebrated songwriter and performer Michael Smith will appear at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. Michael Smith stands out as one of the few undisputed musical geniuses. He plays concert halls, house concerts, clubs and festivals, and his prolific[Read More…]
Can’t Take The Heat? Get Out Of The Election!
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski After attending a mayoral debate in Park Forest, IL, Sunday afternoon, I have to wonder if the challenger to the incumbent has ever read the New York Times v. Sullivan Supreme Court Case, decided in 1964: Has this mayoral challenger or his legal team (the challenger[Read More…]
Community Alert: Junior High School Student Reports Suspicious Driver
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Police issued the following Community Alert February 6 after a junior high school student reported a suspicious driver: “The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a suspicious circumstance that occurred this morning, Feb. 6. 2015, at around 7:30 a.m. when a junior high school[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Endorses No One in the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election
(Graphic: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— eNews Park Forest has endorsed no one in the 2015 consolidated election. Repeat: eNews Park Forest has endorsed no one in the 2015 consolidated election. eNews Park Forest will endorse no one in the 2015 election. Any reports or claims to the contrary are false.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 9, 2015
Park Forest Village Hall after the 5th worst storm in Chicago history. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. If you have a case of the ‘winter blahs,’ the folks at Park Forest’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) may be able to help. UUCC will host a Healthy Living Session[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 8, 2015
A winter past at the Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) 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[Read More…]