Day: April 28, 2014

Readout of Secretary Hagel’s Phone Call With Russia’s Minister of Defense, April 28, 2014

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby provided the following readout: “Secretary of Defense Hagel spoke today by phone with Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoygu.   The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues related to the situation in Ukraine, with Sec. Hagel requesting clarification of[Read More…]

Niles-Based Education Firms and Executives Indicted in Alleged $33 Million Fraud; Bribes Allegedly Paid to Four School Officials

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  The federal government and more than 200 public school districts in 19 states, including Illinois, were defrauded of more than $33 million by two Niles–based companies and two of their executives, who purported to provide government-funded tutoring services to low-income students, according to a federal indictment announced[Read More…]

Two Roosevelt University Students will Speak at May 2 Graduation

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  Two Roosevelt University students who will be graduating on Friday, May 2 at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago have been selected to address fellow graduates as part of the University’s Spring 2014 Commencement ceremonies. Brenden Paradies of Brownsburg, Ind., who will receive a bachelor’s degree in Integrated[Read More…]

Protesters Arrested at White House Over Deportations

Groups Double Down on President Obama to End Immigrant Suffering; 1,100 People Protesting Outside White House Today Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  Pressure on President Obama over deportations is increasing as 12 people were arrested outside the White House today in an act of civil disobedience for family unity — broad[Read More…]

Illinois EPA Kicks-off Air Quality Awareness Week with Illinois Air Quality Flag Program and Clean Air Activities

Color-Coded Flags to Alert Residents to Daily Air Quality Forecast SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  In celebration of Earth Month and Air Quality Awareness Week, Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett and Illinois Partners for Clean Air have joined together to promote Air Quality Awareness Week in Illinois. The week April 28 –[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Residents for Exemplary Community Service

Volunteer Service Awards Highlight Volunteers From Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service today announced the winners of the 2014 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The prestigious award recognizes volunteers and volunteer programs that have made a difference in Illinois,[Read More…]

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