(Video provided by the FBI) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is renewing its request for assistance from the public in identifying the individual they have dubbed the “Bully Bandit,” who is believed to be responsible for a string of nine bank robberies in Chicago and Berwyn that[Read More…]
Year: 2013
FBI: White Supremacist William White Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison
FBI: White Sentenced for Soliciting Violence Against Hale Jury Foreman Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Self-proclaimed white-supremacist William A. White was sentenced today to 42 months in federal prison for soliciting violence to the foreman of a federal jury in Chicago that convicted another white supremacist, Matthew Hale, in 2004. White stood trial[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Culinary Stars To Compete In 13th Annual ProStart Invitational
The Rich Township Culinary and Management Team are: {from left} Leanna Beeks (Rich East), Jabrianna Etheridge (Rich South), Mirissa Martin (Rich East), Brian Woods (Rich South), Brittany Sanders (Rich South), June Knox (Rich East). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Several students from Rich East High School will be competing this[Read More…]
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Pleads Guilty to Misusing $750,000 in Campaign Money
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2013. Former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to spending $750,000 in campaign cash on luxury items. Jackson could face up to five years in prison. His wife, former Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson pled guilty this afternoon to filing false tax returns.[Read More…]
Opioids Drive Continued Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths
Drug overdose deaths increase for 11th consecutive year Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Drug overdose deaths increased for the 11th consecutive year in 2010, according to an analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings are published today in a research letter, “Pharmaceutical Overdose Deaths, United States, 2010,”[Read More…]
iPad Users Can Solve Public Health Outbreaks
Play disease detectives with new CDC iPad app Try CDC’s new iPad app: Solve the Outbreak (Where you get to be the disease detective!) Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Scientists and gamers alike can now play disease detective, through “Solve the Outbreak,” a new iPad app from the Centers for Disease[Read More…]
Health Care Law Allows Consumers to Easily Find and Compare Options Starting in 2014
New rule will expand mental health and substance use disorder benefits to 62 million Americans Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a final rule that will make purchasing health coverage easier for consumers. The policies outlined today will give consumers[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Private Sector Coalition to Raise $50 Million to Expand Successful Programs that Serve At-Risk Youth Across Chicago
Massive Investment Will Significantly Increase Proven and Innovative Programs Across the City; Issues Call to Chicago’s Business Sector to Get Involved CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced an unprecedented coalition from Chicago’s business and philanthropic communities has been mobilized as a committee to support successful community-based programs that[Read More…]
US Senate To Consider Hemp Farming Legislation For First Time
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director For the first time in modern history, members of the United States Senate have introduced legislation in Congress to allow for the commercial production of industrial hemp. Last week, Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY), and[Read More…]
Sun-Times Video: Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Lawyer Speaks
From the Chicago Sun-Times: WASHINGTON – Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi, lived the high life by funnelling campaign funds to pay for more than 3,000 personal purchases, including flat-screen televisions, pricey memorabilia, appliances for their Chicago home, stuffed toys, mounted elk heads, health club dues[Read More…]
