CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. A north suburban man was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for amassing a staggering collection of child pornography over a decade. The defendant, DANIEL BERMAN, 49, of Northbrook and formerly of Buffalo Grove, pleaded guilty last July to receiving child pornography, admitting that he[Read More…]
Day: February 4, 2014
Senator Durbin Meets With Leaders From Illinois Colleges and Universities To Discuss Higher Education Issues
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Barbara Farley, President of Illinois College to discuss higher education issues including reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, making college textbooks more affordable, and student loan reform measures. Durbin also met with representatives from the Federation of Independent[Read More…]
Winter Storm Nika Blasts Illinois Roadways, Creates Dangerous Driving Conditions, Feb. 4, 2014
Officials Advise: Stay Home; If Travel Is Unavoidable, Take it Slow and Allow Extra Time SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that snow from Winter Storm Nika already is impacting roads and bridges from Central to Southern Illinois creating slick and dangerous travel conditions for[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Warns of Buffalo Fish Causing Illness
Rare disease suspected in two people SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning people who purchased buffalo fish from Fresh Farms International Market in Niles in Cook County after January 30, 2014, not to eat the fish. Health officials in Chicago and Cook County are[Read More…]
Fraud, Tax Evasion Nets 27 Months in Prison for Southern IL Man
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. A Southern Illinois man was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and ordered to repay the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) $44,670 for collecting unemployment insurance benefits while working and tax fraud. James L. Quirin, 59, of Sauget, also was sentenced to three years of[Read More…]
Navy Probes Cheating Allegations at Charleston Nuke Reactor School
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – About 30 of 150 watch-standers at the Navy’s Charleston Nuclear Power Training Unit in South Carolina are being investigated for alleged cheating on a written qualification exam, the chief of naval operations said today. The incident came to light yesterday, and Navy officials are taking quick[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 4, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Re-launch of Secretary Kerry’s Twitter Account RUSSIA Resignation of Ambassador McFaul DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry / U.S. Olympic Team AFGHANISTAN Meeting of Department of Defense Leadership Taliban / Afghans Talking to Afghans / Afghan-Led Peace and Reconciliation BSA / Ambassador Dobbins PAKISTAN[Read More…]
Iran Policy and Negotiations Update, Feb. 4, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Written Statement Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations by Wendy R. Sherman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs. Good morning, Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, distinguished members of the Committee. I appreciate this opportunity to provide you with an update on the P5+1’s negotiations with Iran over[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Rite Aid of Michigan Over Alleged HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement with Rite Aid of Michigan to resolve claims that Rite Aid violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department found that a Rite Aid store pharmacist[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Owner and Managers of Illinois Mobile Home Park for Discriminating Against African-Americans and Families with Children
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the owner and those responsible for the management of a 126-space mobile home park in Effingham, Ill., for violating the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by discriminating against African-Americans and families with children. “People should not be denied the[Read More…]
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