One of the world’s largest event organizers to access Chicago’s leading convention status and talent base CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013 – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Hannover Fairs USA today announced that global event organizer has chosen to move its North American headquarters to 8755 W. Higgins Road in Chicago. The[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Mayor Emanuel Cracks Down on the Tobacco Industry Over Marketing of Menthol Tobacco in Continuing Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use Among Youth
Tobacco Giant R.J. Reynolds Cited for Alleged Distribution of Tobacco Coupons Without a License; Board of Health Launches Town Hall Meetings to Consider Further Action CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. As part of his overall campaign to curb youth smoking, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today went after the tobacco industry to curb marketing[Read More…]
Kirk, Quigley Push for Unrestricted Travel from Poland
Call on Congress to grant Poland the same privileges as 30 of its European Neighbors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-5) today called for the passage of legislation that would allow Polish citizens unrestricted travel to the United States for up to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Governor Signs Bills Addressing Pseudoephedrine, Human Trafficking, Child Pornography
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that Gov. Pat Quinn has signed three important bills that were part of her 2013 legislative agenda, all of which were passed unanimously in the General Assembly during the spring legislative session. “My office’s legislative agenda this past year aimed to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Strengthen Protections for Illinois Renters
New Law Ensures Renters in Foreclosed Properties Are Provided Adequate Time to Make a Safe Move CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law protecting Illinois renters in foreclosed multifamily properties. The new law requires those acquiring foreclosed residential property to honor existing leases or give tenants[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $4 Million in Grants to Support Local Emergency Management Agencies
In Wake of Spring Floods, Grants will Help 121 Cities, Counties Prepare for Emergencies SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that grants totaling $4 million have been awarded by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to help 121 accredited city and county emergency management agencies throughout Illinois support[Read More…]
Two Plead Guilty to Involvement in Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Racketeering Murder
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. An Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) gang member and an ABT associate have pleaded guilty to charges related to the May 2008 murder of Mark Davis Byrd Sr. in Atascosa County, Texas. The guilty pleas were announced today by Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of[Read More…]
Therapy Staffing Company Owner and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty in $7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. A patient recruiter and a therapy staffing company owner pleaded guilty today in connection with a $7 million health care fraud scheme involving the now defunct home health care company Anna Nursing Services Corp. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division;[Read More…]
United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Reach Agreement with AK Steel Corporation to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. The United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky have reached a settlement with the AK Steel Corporation (AK Steel) in Ashland, Ky., resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, AK Steel’s title V permit, and the Kentucky State Implementation Plan, announced the Department of Justice[Read More…]
Long Island Physician to Pay U.S. $388,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Overbilling Medicare
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2013. Richard S. Obedian, a Long Island, N.Y., orthopedic surgeon, will pay the government $388,000 to settle allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to Medicare for minimally invasive spine procedures, the Justice Department announced today. Allegedly, throughout 2005, Obedian knowingly submitted[Read More…]
