Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)-“Santa Claus has arrived at Chicago Ridge Mall and is available for visits and photographs with children between now and Christmas,” said Kristin Erickson, Marketing Director of Chicago Ridge Mall. We are excited that he has arrived and has officially kicked off the Holiday season!” This year, Santa has[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department and HUD Settle Discrimination Claims Against the City of Joliet, Ill.
Comprehensive Agreement Will Preserve Affordable Housing for City Residents for Next 20 Years Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Joliet, Ill., have settled housing discrimination litigation that will preserve affordable housing for low-income residents in the southwest[Read More…]
Brooklyn Clinic Owner Sentenced for Role in $77 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The owner of a Brooklyn medical clinic was sentenced today to serve 15 years in prison for her leading role in a $77 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of[Read More…]
Former Defense Contractor Employee and Wife Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Millions in Scheme Involving Supplies to Afghan National Army
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. Keith Johnson, 46, and his wife, Angela Johnson, 44, of Maryville, Tenn., pleaded guilty today to their roles in a $9.7 million procurement fraud scheme. Mythili Raman, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; Dana J. Boente, Acting United States Attorney for the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Marriage Equality in Hawaii
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality. With today’s vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of states that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters should be treated fairly and equally under the law. Whenever[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call to President Aquino of the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Today President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land. Over the weekend, the President directed[Read More…]
Women’s Groups Condemn Senate Republicans for Extending War on Women to Judicial Nominations
NOW and Allies Call for Up-or-Down Vote on Nina Pillard Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The National Organization for Women (NOW), Feminist Majority and the Black Women’s Roundtable today deplored the Senate Republican leadership extending the War on Women to judicial nominations. On a conference call with reporters, Terry O’Neill,[Read More…]
Veterans Honored at Prairie State College
Swidler 2010 Diary September. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In recognition of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) honored several veterans for their service to the country, as well as their service to the college, during a special ceremony organized by the Student Veterans Club. Recognized were (standing, from left)[Read More…]
Robert J. Holley Named Special Agent in Charge of Chicago Division
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Outgoing Director Robert S. Mueller, III named Robert J. Holley special agent in charge of the FBI’s Chicago Division. Mr. Holley most recently served as deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division, Operations Branch I. In this role, he oversaw personnel and resources assigned to counterterrorism investigations.[Read More…]
FBI Seeking Individuals Who May Have Information Regarding a Suspected Child Sexual Predator
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male suspected of sexually exploiting a child. Photographs and informational posters depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 27, are being disseminated to the public and can be[Read More…]
