CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. A former Elgin man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of firearms and narcotics crimes at trial this past summer, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The case is another example of successful cooperation between federal, state and local law enforcement partners[Read More…]
Day: October 24, 2013
Truth About False Confessions: A Former Prosecutor’s View on November 6 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. Robert Milan, a former prosecutor for offices of the Cook County State’s attorney and the U.S. Attorney in Chicago, will share experiences involving false confessions and wrongful convictions as Roosevelt University continues the fall Wrongful Convictions Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The lecture, “A Prosecutor’s[Read More…]
Animals as Food: DePaul University Symposium Explores Ethics and Regulations
DePaul University’s Center for Animal Law to host scholars Oct. 30 Gary Francione, distinguished professor of law and the Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law & Philosophy at the Rutgers University School of Law, will give the keynote address on Oct. 30 at the Center for Animal Law’s symposium on[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel And The Chicago Park District Present Sculpture On The Boulevards
Featuring Works on Display now Through Next Fall Along Logan, Independence, California, Western and Garfield Boulevards Photo Credit: Chicago Park District CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), with assistance from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs[Read More…]
Pharmacy Group Announces Formation Of Medical Marijuana Task Force
Alexandria, VA–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013.The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) has announced its intent to establish a task force to better educate pharmacists to the management of cannabis therapy. “Medical marijuana has come to the forefront of patient care in many of the diseases that Specialty Pharmacists treat including Multiple[Read More…]
FDA Approves Investigational Trials Assessing Cannabidiol For Pediatric Epilepsy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved two clinical trials to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive plant cannabinoid, in the treatment of intractable pediatric epilepsy. The two approved trials will take place at New York Medical School and at the University of[Read More…]
NORML Partners with The Family Law & Cannabis Alliance
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. By Sabrina Fendrick, Director of Women’s Outreach It’s no secret that there has been a proliferation government agencies across the country removing minors and infants from their home, based solely on the fact that a parent is a cannabis consumer, and the false presumption that[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $4 Million for Moline’s iWireless Center Improvements
Funds Will Upgrade Key Areas of Riverfront Civic Center MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $4 million capital investment to update and improve the iWireless Center in Moline. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward. “The iWireless Center[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $250,000 Nanotechnology Education Investment for Wheeling High School
Governor Welcomes U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to State-of-the-Art Lab at School WHEELING–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $250,000 investment in Wheeling High School for equipment that will prepare students for careers in nanotechnology. The Governor also welcomed United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Center for American Progress’ 10-year Anniversary Policy Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. Thank you very much. Thank you. Neera, thank you very, very much. Thank you all. It’s wonderful for me to be here. Neera and I come from the same part of the country and share many of the same values, but none more important than our[Read More…]
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