Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Time is almost up to register to vote in the Feb. 26, 2013 Consolidated Primary Election and 2nd Congressional District Special Primary Election. Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds suburban Cook County residents who have not registered to vote that they must register by tomorrow, Jan. 29, in order[Read More…]
Day: January 28, 2013
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCC
Partnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands Chicago Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. As part of his commitment to ensuring that Chicago’s students are prepared to excel in the jobs and careers of tomorrow, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership between Chicago Public[Read More…]
FBI: Madison Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Funds from Employer
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Amy M. Shelby, 38, of Madison, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, to be followed by three years on supervised release, and restitution of $112,383.52, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. Shelby was indicted by a grand[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Names Members of Seventh Ward Candidate Screening Committee
Mayor to Meet with Committee on Monday; Evaluation Process to Begin Tuesday CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today named the five members of the 7th ward candidate screening committee that will examine the candidates for 7th ward alderman. “The five men and women who are serving on this committee[Read More…]
FBI: Woman Charged with Embezzling Funds from the City of Marion Water Department
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Linda Heyde, 59, of Marion, Illinois, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with three counts of embezzlement and theft, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. The offenses each carry a statutory maximum sentence of up to 10[Read More…]
FBI: Fairview Heights Man Receives 35 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Fairview Heights man, Andrew Gerald Millas, 43, received a 35 year prison sentence in federal court in East St Louis on January 14, 2013, following his plea of guilty to three counts of production of child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography, the United[Read More…]
FBI: Hogsett Announces Sentencing of Local Man for Distributing Pornographic Images of Babies and Toddlers
INDIANAPOLIS-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Joseph Hogsett announced January 15 that Patrick Logan Durrett, age 24, of New Albany, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt to 108 months (nine years) in federal prison after admitting to charges that he possessed and distributed images and videos of child pornography.[Read More…]
FBI: Missouri Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Gary A. McArthur, 50, of Arnold, Missouri, was sentenced on January 25, 2013, to a term of 180 months in prison on a one-count indictment charging him with production of child pornography, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. McArthur[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before Meeting with Law Enforcement Officials
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013 – 11:28 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, Vice President Biden and I just want to thank the police chiefs and sheriffs who are here today representing law enforcement officials all across the country who obviously share our deep concern about issues of gun safety and how[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. President Obama spoke today by telephone with Prime Minister Netanyahu to congratulate him on his party’s success in winning a plurality of Knesset seats in Israel’s recent election. The President indicated that the United States looks forward to working with the next government. He also reiterated[Read More…]