Knox, Douglas, Livingston and McDonough Counties Added to State Disaster Declaration CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today surveyed flood damage in several communities in the Fox River Valley see firsthand the devastation caused by several days of severe storms and heavy rainfall across much of Illinois. Governor Quinn also[Read More…]
Day: April 20, 2013
Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk, April 20, 2013
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2013. Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall of dry pet foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The expanded recall now includes all dry pet food products and treats with expiration dates prior to and including March[Read More…]
Weekly Address: America Stands with the City of Boston
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2013. On Monday, an act of terror wounded dozens and killed three innocent people at the Boston Marathon. But in the days since, the world has witnessed one sure and steadfast truth: Americans refuse to be terrorized. Ultimately, that’s what we’ll remember from this week. That’s what[Read More…]
Remarks of Special Agent in Charge Richard DesLauriers at Press Conference on Capture of Bombing Suspect
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Good evening. I’m Rick DesLauriers, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. It seems like many months since Monday, April 15, the day of the Boston Marathon bombings. Yet, it has merely been five days since the tragic explosions that took three lives, critically[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Capture of Boston Bombing Suspect
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013 – 10:05 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and the people of Massachusetts. After a vicious attack on their city, Bostonians responded with resolve and determination. They did their part as citizens and partners in[Read More…]
South Suburban College and Career Development System Present Awards to High School Students
SSC Communication Instructor John Geraci (right) and Keith W. Hudson (left), Media Production/Speech Teacher at Thornton Township High School, with the Regional Award of Distinction at the 6th Annual SSC Video Competition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Video Competition on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. [Read More…]
FBI: Week in Review—South Bend, April 19, 2013
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Attorney’s Office announced the following activity in Federal Court: Pleas: Kristopher Brooks, 39, of Elkhart, Indiana, pled guilty before District Judge Robert Miller, Jr. to the felony offense of failure to register as a sex offender. Sentencing has been set for July 24, 2013.[Read More…]
FBI: Week in Review—Fort Wayne, April 19, 2013
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Attorney’s Office announced the following activity in Federal Court: Pleas: Scot Silvers, 48, of Angola, Indiana, pled guilty before Magistrate Judge Roger Cosbey to the felony offenses of use of counterfeit access devices, fraud with identification documents, and making counterfeit obligations. Magistrate Cosbey is[Read More…]
Message from FBI Director Robert Mueller Regarding Arrest of Boston Bombing Suspect
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Message from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller: "During this long week, we have seen an extraordinary effort by law enforcement, intelligence, and public safety agencies. These collaborative efforts, with the help and cooperation of the public, resulted in the successful outcome we have seen tonight. The investigation will[Read More…]
Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Captured Alive
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzokhar Tsarnaev has been captured. (Photo: FBI) Boston, MA-(ENEWSPF)- The news came via Twitter from the Boston Police Department, "CAPTURED!!! The hunt is over. The search is done. The terror is over. And justice has won. Suspect in custody." From the Chicago Sun-Times: A 19-year-old college[Read More…]