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…]
Year: 2013
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…]
Congresswoman Kelly and Senator Durbin Announce $332K Federal Grant for Bradley Fire Department
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today the awarding of a $332,000 federal grant to the Bradley Fire Department in Bradley, Illinois. The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will go toward the purchase of new vehicles[Read More…]
Hollywood Screenwriters in Spotlight at DePaul’s ‘Page One’ Writing Confab
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Screenwriters Lucy Alibar, Academy Award nominee, and Bob Gale, writer of the cult classic “Back to the Future” movie trio, are among Hollywood celebrities at DePaul University’s Page One Entertainment Writing Conference April 20 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by at DePaul’s School of Cinema[Read More…]
‘Bloody Sunday’ Activist to Discuss Social Entrepreneurialism at DePaul
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Don Mullan has worn many hats in his long and varied career: survivor of the infamous 1972 “Bloody Sunday” tragedy in Northern Ireland; crusading investigative journalist; international human rights activist; movie producer; advocate for those like himself with dyslexia; guest lecturer and consultant at DePaul University. Personally,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CTA and CDOT Announce Next Steps in Pursuit of Bus Rapid Transit on Ashland Avenue
CTA, CDOT will begin next phase of study, community engagement efforts to develop vision for center-running BRT, which will improve service and benefit local communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Mayor Emanuel, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced plans to develop a vision for[Read More…]
Canadian Lottery Winner Commits $1 Million For Marijuana Legalization
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(ENEWSPF)–– April 19, 2013. On Saturday April 20(th) , activists and cannabis enthusiasts will gather in cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax and Yellowknife. It is hoped the events will be a watershed moment for cannabis law reform as Canadians seek to follow[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Tell Your U.S. Rep. to Co-Sponsor Cicilline Resolution Opposing the Chained CPI This week, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives expressing clear opposition to using the chained CPI method to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security benefits. In[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Residents to Remain Alert for ‘Storm Chasers’ After Severe Storms, Floods in Chicago
Attorney General Investigators to Look Into Repair-Related Complaints Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2013. Following the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area this week, Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged area residents to be on alert for home repair con artists looking to exploit homeowners and local businesses needing repairs due[Read More…]
